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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,291.68, 809,014.52 and 328,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,291.68, 809,014.52 and 328,183.08 is: 452,854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,291.68 : 809,014.52 = 328,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,291.68/809,014.52 = 328,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,291.68x = 809,014.52 × 328,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,291.68x = 265,504,876,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,504,876,938.32/586,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,854.59

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