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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,831.80, 800,173.68 and 325,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,831.80, 800,173.68 and 325,177.52 is: 448,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,831.80 : 800,173.68 = 325,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,831.80/800,173.68 = 325,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,831.80x = 800,173.68 × 325,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,831.80x = 260,198,492,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,198,492,831.67/579,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,748.23

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