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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,173, 800,652.53 and 325,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,173, 800,652.53 and 325,543.02 is: 449,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,173 : 800,652.53 = 325,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,173/800,652.53 = 325,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,173x = 800,652.53 × 325,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,173x = 260,646,843,400.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,646,843,400.70/580,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,257.11

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