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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,599.39, 803,879.84 and 327,896.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,599.39, 803,879.84 and 327,896.51 is: 452,436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,599.39 : 803,879.84 = 327,896.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,599.39/803,879.84 = 327,896.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,599.39x = 803,879.84 × 327,896.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,599.39x = 263,589,390,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,589,390,795.70/582,599.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,436.78

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