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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,634.64, 801,255.24 and 325,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,634.64, 801,255.24 and 325,996.56 is: 449,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,634.64 : 801,255.24 = 325,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,634.64/801,255.24 = 325,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,634.64x = 801,255.24 × 325,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,634.64x = 261,206,451,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,206,451,921.97/580,634.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,863.71

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