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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,451.58, 800,996.24 and 322,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,451.58, 800,996.24 and 322,344.92 is: 444,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,451.58 : 800,996.24 = 322,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,451.58/800,996.24 = 322,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,451.58x = 800,996.24 × 322,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,451.58x = 258,197,063,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,197,063,286.40/580,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,821.02

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