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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,436.28, 800,958.14 and 325,738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,436.28, 800,958.14 and 325,738.26 is: 449,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,436.28 : 800,958.14 = 325,738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,436.28/800,958.14 = 325,738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,436.28x = 800,958.14 × 325,738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,436.28x = 260,902,710,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,902,710,856.44/580,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,494.15

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