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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,064.78, 801,944.30 and 326,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,064.78, 801,944.30 and 326,465.17 is: 450,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,064.78 : 801,944.30 = 326,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,064.78/801,944.30 = 326,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,064.78x = 801,944.30 × 326,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,064.78x = 261,806,882,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,806,882,230.03/581,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,564.02

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