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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,893.14, 801,593.07 and 326,238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,893.14, 801,593.07 and 326,238.86 is: 450,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,893.14 : 801,593.07 = 326,238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,893.14/801,593.07 = 326,238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,893.14x = 801,593.07 × 326,238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,893.14x = 261,510,809,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,510,809,340.70/580,893.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,187.46

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