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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,148, 804,752.34 and 325,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,148, 804,752.34 and 325,017.81 is: 448,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,148 : 804,752.34 = 325,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,148/804,752.34 = 325,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,148x = 804,752.34 × 325,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,148x = 261,558,843,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,558,843,139.18/583,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,529.09

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