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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,063.78, 801,942.92 and 326,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,063.78, 801,942.92 and 326,464.17 is: 450,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,063.78 : 801,942.92 = 326,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,063.78/801,942.92 = 326,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,063.78x = 801,942.92 × 326,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,063.78x = 261,805,628,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,805,628,132.86/581,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,562.64

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