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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,829.80, 800,170.92 and 325,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,829.80, 800,170.92 and 325,175.52 is: 448,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,829.80 : 800,170.92 = 325,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,829.80/800,170.92 = 325,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,829.80x = 800,170.92 × 325,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,829.80x = 260,195,994,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,195,994,999.88/579,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,745.47

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