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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,055.12, 800,481.52 and 325,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,055.12, 800,481.52 and 325,411.78 is: 449,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,055.12 : 800,481.52 = 325,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,055.12/800,481.52 = 325,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,055.12x = 800,481.52 × 325,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,055.12x = 260,486,116,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,486,116,280.31/580,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,071.32

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