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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,654.89, 801,283.10 and 326,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,654.89, 801,283.10 and 326,016.81 is: 449,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,654.89 : 801,283.10 = 326,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,654.89/801,283.10 = 326,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,654.89x = 801,283.10 × 326,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,654.89x = 261,231,758,538.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,231,758,538.83/580,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,891.60

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