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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,937.54, 801,768.98 and 326,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,937.54, 801,768.98 and 326,288.72 is: 450,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,937.54 : 801,768.98 = 326,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,937.54/801,768.98 = 326,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,937.54x = 801,768.98 × 326,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,937.54x = 261,608,168,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,608,168,579.62/580,937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,320.65

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