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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,731.10, 804,168.15 and 328,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,731.10, 804,168.15 and 328,164.30 is: 452,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,731.10 : 804,168.15 = 328,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,731.10/804,168.15 = 328,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,731.10x = 804,168.15 × 328,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,731.10x = 263,899,278,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,899,278,027.05/582,731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,866.30

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