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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,067.56, 801,785.94 and 326,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,067.56, 801,785.94 and 326,369.96 is: 450,341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,067.56 : 801,785.94 = 326,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,067.56/801,785.94 = 326,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,067.56x = 801,785.94 × 326,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,067.56x = 261,678,845,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,678,845,166.36/581,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,341.51

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