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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,986.12, 801,761.31 and 326,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,986.12, 801,761.31 and 326,337.51 is: 450,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,986.12 : 801,761.31 = 326,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,986.12/801,761.31 = 326,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,986.12x = 801,761.31 × 326,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,986.12x = 261,644,789,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,644,789,519.74/580,986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,346.02

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