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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,714.12, 800,005.59 and 325,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,714.12, 800,005.59 and 325,065.42 is: 448,590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,714.12 : 800,005.59 = 325,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,714.12/800,005.59 = 325,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,714.12x = 800,005.59 × 325,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,714.12x = 260,054,153,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,054,153,115.70/579,714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,590.34

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