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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,960.38, 801,749.43 and 322,836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,960.38, 801,749.43 and 322,836.36 is: 445,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,960.38 : 801,749.43 = 322,836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,960.38/801,749.43 = 322,836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,960.38x = 801,749.43 × 322,836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,960.38x = 258,833,868,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,833,868,810.56/580,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,527.57

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