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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,660.64, 801,291.03 and 326,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,660.64, 801,291.03 and 326,022.56 is: 449,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,660.64 : 801,291.03 = 326,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,660.64/801,291.03 = 326,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,660.64x = 801,291.03 × 326,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,660.64x = 261,238,952,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,238,952,905.64/580,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,899.54

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