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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,969.71, 801,890.46 and 326,402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,969.71, 801,890.46 and 326,402.91 is: 450,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,969.71 : 801,890.46 = 326,402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,969.71/801,890.46 = 326,402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,969.71x = 801,890.46 × 326,402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,969.71x = 261,739,379,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,739,379,645.24/580,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,521.56

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