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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,774.32, 801,447.84 and 326,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,774.32, 801,447.84 and 326,136.24 is: 450,056.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,774.32 : 801,447.84 = 326,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,774.32/801,447.84 = 326,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,774.32x = 801,447.84 × 326,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,774.32x = 261,381,185,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,381,185,093.72/580,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,056.37

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