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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,530.22, 801,158.34 and 322,408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,530.22, 801,158.34 and 322,408.36 is: 444,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,530.22 : 801,158.34 = 322,408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,530.22/801,158.34 = 322,408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,530.22x = 801,158.34 × 322,408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,530.22x = 258,300,144,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,300,144,887.68/580,530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,938.33

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