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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,943.54, 801,777.26 and 326,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,943.54, 801,777.26 and 326,294.72 is: 450,328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,943.54 : 801,777.26 = 326,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,943.54/801,777.26 = 326,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,943.54x = 801,777.26 × 326,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,943.54x = 261,615,686,554.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,615,686,554.07/580,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,328.94

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