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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,878.06, 801,609.04 and 322,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,878.06, 801,609.04 and 322,797 is: 445,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,878.06 : 801,609.04 = 322,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,878.06/801,609.04 = 322,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,878.06x = 801,609.04 × 322,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,878.06x = 258,756,993,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,756,993,284.88/580,878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,458.37

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