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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,713.32, 801,363.66 and 326,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,713.32, 801,363.66 and 326,075.24 is: 449,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,713.32 : 801,363.66 = 326,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,713.32/801,363.66 = 326,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,713.32x = 801,363.66 × 326,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,713.32x = 261,304,847,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,304,847,761.78/580,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,972.20

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