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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,432.08, 800,952.33 and 325,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,432.08, 800,952.33 and 325,734.06 is: 449,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,432.08 : 800,952.33 = 325,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,432.08/800,952.33 = 325,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,432.08x = 800,952.33 × 325,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,432.08x = 260,897,454,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,897,454,317.36/580,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,488.34

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