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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,749.76, 804,145.68 and 356,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,749.76, 804,145.68 and 356,351.52 is: 491,735.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,749.76 : 804,145.68 = 356,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,749.76/804,145.68 = 356,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,749.76x = 804,145.68 × 356,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,749.76x = 286,558,535,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,558,535,369.43/582,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,735.14

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