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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,172.91, 800,652.40 and 325,542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,172.91, 800,652.40 and 325,542.93 is: 449,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,172.91 : 800,652.40 = 325,542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,172.91/800,652.40 = 325,542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,172.91x = 800,652.40 × 325,542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,172.91x = 260,646,726,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,646,726,222.41/580,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,256.98

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