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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,832.58, 801,566.88 and 326,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,832.58, 801,566.88 and 326,189.22 is: 450,151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,832.58 : 801,566.88 = 326,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,832.58/801,566.88 = 326,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,832.58x = 801,566.88 × 326,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,832.58x = 261,462,475,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,462,475,365.03/580,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,151.19

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