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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,569.52, 801,131.16 and 325,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,569.52, 801,131.16 and 325,870.96 is: 449,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,569.52 : 801,131.16 = 325,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,569.52/801,131.16 = 325,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,569.52x = 801,131.16 × 325,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,569.52x = 261,065,380,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,065,380,195.11/580,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,671.18

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