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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,832.71, 874,208.90 and 358,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,832.71, 874,208.90 and 358,227.81 is: 537,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,832.71 : 874,208.90 = 358,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,832.71/874,208.90 = 358,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,832.71x = 874,208.90 × 358,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,832.71x = 313,165,940,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,165,940,625.08/582,832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,317.03

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