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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,761.23, 874,266.92 and 330,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,761.23, 874,266.92 and 330,162.73 is: 495,314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,761.23 : 874,266.92 = 330,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,761.23/874,266.92 = 330,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,761.23x = 874,266.92 × 330,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,761.23x = 288,650,355,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,650,355,375.27/582,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,314.96

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