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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,658.14, 801,287.58 and 326,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,658.14, 801,287.58 and 326,020.06 is: 449,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,658.14 : 801,287.58 = 326,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,658.14/801,287.58 = 326,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,658.14x = 801,287.58 × 326,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,658.14x = 261,235,824,908.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,235,824,908.86/580,658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,896.09

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