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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,972.48, 804,503.69 and 338,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,972.48, 804,503.69 and 338,004.78 is: 466,447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,972.48 : 804,503.69 = 338,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,972.48/804,503.69 = 338,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,972.48x = 804,503.69 × 338,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,972.48x = 271,926,091,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,926,091,057.61/582,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,447.56

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