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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,177.14, 800,631.78 and 322,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,177.14, 800,631.78 and 322,038.92 is: 444,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,177.14 : 800,631.78 = 322,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,177.14/800,631.78 = 322,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,177.14x = 800,631.78 × 322,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,177.14x = 257,834,593,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,834,593,748.88/580,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,406.68

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