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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,845.06, 801,571.14 and 326,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,845.06, 801,571.14 and 326,219.94 is: 450,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,845.06 : 801,571.14 = 326,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,845.06/801,571.14 = 326,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,845.06x = 801,571.14 × 326,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,845.06x = 261,488,489,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488,489,196.53/580,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,186.30

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