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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,968.89, 804,554.45 and 341,236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,968.89, 804,554.45 and 341,236.81 is: 470,940.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,968.89 : 804,554.45 = 341,236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,968.89/804,554.45 = 341,236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,968.89x = 804,554.45 × 341,236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,968.89x = 274,543,592,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,543,592,283.12/582,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,940.38

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