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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,168.04, 802,032.42 and 326,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,168.04, 802,032.42 and 326,514.12 is: 450,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,168.04 : 802,032.42 = 326,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,168.04/802,032.42 = 326,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,168.04x = 802,032.42 × 326,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,168.04x = 261,874,909,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,874,909,827.77/581,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,601.02

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