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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,733.56, 804,221.82 and 328,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,733.56, 804,221.82 and 328,134.36 is: 452,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,733.56 : 804,221.82 = 328,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,733.56/804,221.82 = 328,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,733.56x = 804,221.82 × 328,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,733.56x = 263,892,812,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,892,812,203.74/582,733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,853.29

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