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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,832.80, 800,175.06 and 325,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,832.80, 800,175.06 and 325,178.52 is: 448,749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,832.80 : 800,175.06 = 325,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,832.80/800,175.06 = 325,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,832.80x = 800,175.06 × 325,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,832.80x = 260,199,741,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,199,741,751.71/579,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,749.61

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