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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,246.28, 802,191.60 and 326,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,246.28, 802,191.60 and 326,592 is: 450,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,246.28 : 802,191.60 = 326,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,246.28/802,191.60 = 326,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,246.28x = 802,191.60 × 326,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,246.28x = 261,989,359,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,989,359,027.20/581,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,737.27

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