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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,657.64, 801,286.89 and 326,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,657.64, 801,286.89 and 326,019.56 is: 449,895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,657.64 : 801,286.89 = 326,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,657.64/801,286.89 = 326,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,657.64x = 801,286.89 × 326,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,657.64x = 261,235,199,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,235,199,311.57/580,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,895.40

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