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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,131.83, 800,569.49 and 321,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,131.83, 800,569.49 and 321,993.69 is: 444,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,131.83 : 800,569.49 = 321,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,131.83/800,569.49 = 321,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,131.83x = 800,569.49 × 321,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,131.83x = 257,778,322,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,778,322,576.55/580,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,344.39

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