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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,346.97, 799,561.41 and 449,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,346.97, 799,561.41 and 449,073.24 is: 618,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,346.97 : 799,561.41 = 449,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,346.97/799,561.41 = 449,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,346.97x = 799,561.41 × 449,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,346.97x = 359,061,632,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,061,632,967.67/580,346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,701.66

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