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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,451.28, 800,978.80 and 325,753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,451.28, 800,978.80 and 325,753.26 is: 449,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,451.28 : 800,978.80 = 325,753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,451.28/800,978.80 = 325,753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,451.28x = 800,978.80 × 325,753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,451.28x = 260,921,455,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,921,455,290.89/580,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,514.82

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