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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,571.52, 801,133.92 and 325,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,571.52, 801,133.92 and 325,872.96 is: 449,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,571.52 : 801,133.92 = 325,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,571.52/801,133.92 = 325,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,571.52x = 801,133.92 × 325,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,571.52x = 261,067,881,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,067,881,866.80/580,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,673.94

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