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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,557.59, 801,170.28 and 325,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,557.59, 801,170.28 and 325,910.60 is: 449,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,557.59 : 801,170.28 = 325,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,557.59/801,170.28 = 325,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,557.59x = 801,170.28 × 325,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,557.59x = 261,109,885,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,109,885,655.51/580,557.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,757.08

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