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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,718.62, 800,011.80 and 325,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,718.62, 800,011.80 and 325,069.92 is: 448,596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,718.62 : 800,011.80 = 325,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,718.62/800,011.80 = 325,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,718.62x = 800,011.80 × 325,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,718.62x = 260,059,771,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,059,771,825.06/579,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,596.55

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