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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,803.12, 800,126.77 and 325,159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,803.12, 800,126.77 and 325,159.78 is: 448,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,803.12 : 800,126.77 = 325,159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,803.12/800,126.77 = 325,159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,803.12x = 800,126.77 × 325,159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,803.12x = 260,169,040,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,169,040,504.68/579,803.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,719.63

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