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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,681.78, 804,115.89 and 328,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,681.78, 804,115.89 and 328,042.08 is: 452,706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,681.78 : 804,115.89 = 328,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,681.78/804,115.89 = 328,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,681.78x = 804,115.89 × 328,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,681.78x = 263,783,849,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,783,849,116.65/582,681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,706.53

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