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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,915.17, 801,666.12 and 326,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,915.17, 801,666.12 and 326,266.38 is: 450,249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,915.17 : 801,666.12 = 326,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,915.17/801,666.12 = 326,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,915.17x = 801,666.12 × 326,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,915.17x = 261,556,702,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,556,702,941.05/580,915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,249.39

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