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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,430.75, 800,983.28 and 322,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,430.75, 800,983.28 and 322,294.28 is: 444,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,430.75 : 800,983.28 = 322,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,430.75/800,983.28 = 322,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,430.75x = 800,983.28 × 322,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,430.75x = 258,152,326,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,152,326,320.46/580,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,759.91

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