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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,253.15, 800,730.56 and 325,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,253.15, 800,730.56 and 325,608.59 is: 449,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,253.15 : 800,730.56 = 325,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,253.15/800,730.56 = 325,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,253.15x = 800,730.56 × 325,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,253.15x = 260,724,746,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,724,746,983.47/580,253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,329.31

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