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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,608.34, 803,539.17 and 381,365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,608.34, 803,539.17 and 381,365.46 is: 525,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,608.34 : 803,539.17 = 381,365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,608.34/803,539.17 = 381,365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,608.34x = 803,539.17 × 381,365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,608.34x = 306,442,085,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,442,085,195.07/582,608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,983.00

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