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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,168.15, 800,645.84 and 325,538.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,168.15, 800,645.84 and 325,538.17 is: 449,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,168.15 : 800,645.84 = 325,538.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,168.15/800,645.84 = 325,538.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,168.15x = 800,645.84 × 325,538.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,168.15x = 260,640,781,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,640,781,571.71/580,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,250.41

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