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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,785.82, 875,406.57 and 303,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,785.82, 875,406.57 and 303,227.74 is: 454,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,785.82 : 875,406.57 = 303,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,785.82/875,406.57 = 303,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,785.82x = 875,406.57 × 303,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,785.82x = 265,447,555,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,447,555,802.25/583,785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,700.25

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