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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,892.14, 801,591.69 and 326,237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,892.14, 801,591.69 and 326,237.86 is: 450,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,892.14 : 801,591.69 = 326,237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,892.14/801,591.69 = 326,237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,892.14x = 801,591.69 × 326,237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,892.14x = 261,509,557,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,509,557,539.38/580,892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,186.08

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