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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,874.78, 801,682.38 and 326,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,874.78, 801,682.38 and 326,225.97 is: 450,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,874.78 : 801,682.38 = 326,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,874.78/801,682.38 = 326,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,874.78x = 801,682.38 × 326,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,874.78x = 261,529,612,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,529,612,047.41/580,874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,234.06

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