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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,149, 804,753.72 and 325,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,149, 804,753.72 and 325,018.81 is: 448,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,149 : 804,753.72 = 325,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,149/804,753.72 = 325,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,149x = 804,753.72 × 325,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,149x = 261,560,096,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,560,096,417.47/583,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,530.47

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