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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,135.91, 800,575.16 and 321,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,135.91, 800,575.16 and 321,997.82 is: 444,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,135.91 : 800,575.16 = 321,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,135.91/800,575.16 = 321,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,135.91x = 800,575.16 × 321,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,135.91x = 257,783,450,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,783,450,653.29/580,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,350.11

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