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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,246.78, 802,192.29 and 326,592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,246.78, 802,192.29 and 326,592.50 is: 450,737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,246.78 : 802,192.29 = 326,592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,246.78/802,192.29 = 326,592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,246.78x = 802,192.29 × 326,592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,246.78x = 261,989,985,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,989,985,471.83/581,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,737.96

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