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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,579.72, 801,155.78 and 325,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,579.72, 801,155.78 and 325,881.70 is: 449,691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,579.72 : 801,155.78 = 325,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,579.72/801,155.78 = 325,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,579.72x = 801,155.78 × 325,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,579.72x = 261,082,007,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,082,007,551.23/580,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,691.92

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