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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,638.46, 804,055.98 and 327,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,638.46, 804,055.98 and 327,998.58 is: 452,646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,638.46 : 804,055.98 = 327,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,638.46/804,055.98 = 327,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,638.46x = 804,055.98 × 327,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,638.46x = 263,729,219,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,729,219,680.51/582,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,646.43

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