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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,973.89, 804,561.36 and 341,241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,973.89, 804,561.36 and 341,241.81 is: 470,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,973.89 : 804,561.36 = 341,241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,973.89/804,561.36 = 341,241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,973.89x = 804,561.36 × 341,241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,973.89x = 274,549,974,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,549,974,742.46/582,973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,947.29

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