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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,391.57, 800,940.36 and 325,742.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,391.57, 800,940.36 and 325,742.75 is: 449,525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,391.57 : 800,940.36 = 325,742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,391.57/800,940.36 = 325,742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,391.57x = 800,940.36 × 325,742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,391.57x = 260,900,516,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,900,516,640.38/580,391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,525.00

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