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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,249.28, 802,195.74 and 326,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,249.28, 802,195.74 and 326,595 is: 450,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,249.28 : 802,195.74 = 326,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,249.28/802,195.74 = 326,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,249.28x = 802,195.74 × 326,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,249.28x = 261,993,117,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,993,117,705.30/581,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,741.41

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