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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,841.96, 804,398.50 and 328,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,841.96, 804,398.50 and 328,242.92 is: 453,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,841.96 : 804,398.50 = 328,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,841.96/804,398.50 = 328,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,841.96x = 804,398.50 × 328,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,841.96x = 264,038,112,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,038,112,483.62/582,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,018.37

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