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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,868.40, 801,588.31 and 322,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,868.40, 801,588.31 and 322,747.73 is: 445,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,868.40 : 801,588.31 = 322,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,868.40/801,588.31 = 322,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,868.40x = 801,588.31 × 322,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,868.40x = 258,710,807,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,710,807,447.04/580,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,386.27

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