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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,469.04, 801,003.32 and 325,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,469.04, 801,003.32 and 325,771.04 is: 449,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,469.04 : 801,003.32 = 325,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,469.04/801,003.32 = 325,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,469.04x = 801,003.32 × 325,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,469.04x = 260,943,684,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,943,684,599.85/580,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,539.37

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