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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,976.02, 804,564.28 and 341,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,976.02, 804,564.28 and 341,243.94 is: 470,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,976.02 : 804,564.28 = 341,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,976.02/804,564.28 = 341,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,976.02x = 804,564.28 × 341,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,976.02x = 274,552,684,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,552,684,890.46/582,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,950.22

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