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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,949.82, 875,652.56 and 303,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,949.82, 875,652.56 and 303,391.74 is: 454,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,949.82 : 875,652.56 = 303,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,949.82/875,652.56 = 303,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,949.82x = 875,652.56 × 303,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,949.82x = 265,665,753,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,665,753,813.85/583,949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,946.20

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