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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,997.04, 804,514.92 and 328,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,997.04, 804,514.92 and 328,371.92 is: 453,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,997.04 : 804,514.92 = 328,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,997.04/804,514.92 = 328,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,997.04x = 804,514.92 × 328,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,997.04x = 264,180,108,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,180,108,949.05/582,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,141.42

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