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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,873.78, 801,681.00 and 326,224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,873.78, 801,681.00 and 326,224.97 is: 450,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,873.78 : 801,681.00 = 326,224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,873.78/801,681.00 = 326,224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,873.78x = 801,681.00 × 326,224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,873.78x = 261,528,357,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,528,357,949.13/580,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,232.68

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