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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,676.52, 804,936.42 and 368,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,676.52, 804,936.42 and 368,444.52 is: 508,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,676.52 : 804,936.42 = 368,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,676.52/804,936.42 = 368,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,676.52x = 804,936.42 × 368,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,676.52x = 296,574,412,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,574,412,897.42/583,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,114.35

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