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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,932.41, 801,761.99 and 326,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,932.41, 801,761.99 and 326,283.62 is: 450,313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,932.41 : 801,761.99 = 326,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,932.41/801,761.99 = 326,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,932.41x = 801,761.99 × 326,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,932.41x = 261,601,798,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,601,798,835.38/580,932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,313.66

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