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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,808.32, 800,907.84 and 459,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,808.32, 800,907.84 and 459,756.16 is: 633,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,808.32 : 800,907.84 = 459,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,808.32/800,907.84 = 459,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,808.32x = 800,907.84 × 459,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,808.32x = 368,222,313,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,222,313,032.29/580,808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,982.50

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