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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,898.96, 804,441.72 and 324,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,898.96, 804,441.72 and 324,793 is: 448,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,898.96 : 804,441.72 = 324,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,898.96/804,441.72 = 324,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,898.96x = 804,441.72 × 324,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,898.96x = 261,277,039,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,277,039,563.96/582,898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,237.27

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