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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,338.77, 800,870.64 and 322,219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,338.77, 800,870.64 and 322,219.71 is: 444,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,338.77 : 800,870.64 = 322,219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,338.77/800,870.64 = 322,219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,338.77x = 800,870.64 × 322,219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,338.77x = 258,056,305,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,056,305,368.31/580,338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,664.95

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