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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,955.28, 804,457.05 and 324,818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,955.28, 804,457.05 and 324,818.89 is: 448,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,955.28 : 804,457.05 = 324,818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,955.28/804,457.05 = 324,818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,955.28x = 804,457.05 × 324,818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,955.28x = 261,302,842,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,302,842,804.46/582,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,238.23

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