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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,832.02, 800,167.41 and 325,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,832.02, 800,167.41 and 325,180.98 is: 448,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,832.02 : 800,167.41 = 325,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,832.02/800,167.41 = 325,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,832.02x = 800,167.41 × 325,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,832.02x = 260,199,222,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,199,222,547.86/579,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,749.32

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