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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,692.33, 801,377.88 and 322,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,692.33, 801,377.88 and 322,588.82 is: 445,185.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,692.33 : 801,377.88 = 322,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,692.33/801,377.88 = 322,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,692.33x = 801,377.88 × 322,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,692.33x = 258,515,546,841.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,515,546,841.54/580,692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,185.06

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