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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,159.35, 801,994.44 and 323,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,159.35, 801,994.44 and 323,029.54 is: 445,777.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,159.35 : 801,994.44 = 323,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,159.35/801,994.44 = 323,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,159.35x = 801,994.44 × 323,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,159.35x = 259,067,895,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,067,895,035.76/581,159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,777.73

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