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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,945.74, 801,689.13 and 322,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,945.74, 801,689.13 and 322,816.02 is: 445,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,945.74 : 801,689.13 = 322,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,945.74/801,689.13 = 322,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,945.74x = 801,689.13 × 322,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,945.74x = 258,798,094,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,798,094,223.86/580,945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,477.22

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