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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,171.02, 800,649.81 and 325,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,171.02, 800,649.81 and 325,541.04 is: 449,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,171.02 : 800,649.81 = 325,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,171.02/800,649.81 = 325,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,171.02x = 800,649.81 × 325,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,171.02x = 260,644,371,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,644,371,823.20/580,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,254.38

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