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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,233.03, 800,728.92 and 325,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,233.03, 800,728.92 and 325,578.75 is: 449,302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,233.03 : 800,728.92 = 325,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,233.03/800,728.92 = 325,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,233.03x = 800,728.92 × 325,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,233.03x = 260,700,320,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,700,320,862.45/580,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,302.79

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