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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,657.89, 801,287.22 and 326,019.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,657.89, 801,287.22 and 326,019.81 is: 449,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,657.89 : 801,287.22 = 326,019.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,657.89/801,287.22 = 326,019.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,657.89x = 801,287.22 × 326,019.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,657.89x = 261,235,507,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,235,507,219.83/580,657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,895.73

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