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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,617.14, 801,231.09 and 325,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,617.14, 801,231.09 and 325,979.06 is: 449,839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,617.14 : 801,231.09 = 325,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,617.14/801,231.09 = 325,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,617.14x = 801,231.09 × 325,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,617.14x = 261,184,557,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184,557,560.98/580,617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,839.56

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