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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,947.19, 804,299.91 and 401,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,947.19, 804,299.91 and 401,708.07 is: 554,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,947.19 : 804,299.91 = 401,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,947.19/804,299.91 = 401,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,947.19x = 804,299.91 × 401,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,947.19x = 323,093,764,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,093,764,547.27/582,947.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,241.91

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