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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,129.84, 800,566.71 and 321,991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,129.84, 800,566.71 and 321,991.69 is: 444,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,129.84 : 800,566.71 = 321,991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,129.84/800,566.71 = 321,991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,129.84x = 800,566.71 × 321,991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,129.84x = 257,775,827,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,775,827,910.64/580,129.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,341.61

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