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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,359.38, 802,270.89 and 326,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,359.38, 802,270.89 and 326,709.96 is: 450,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,359.38 : 802,270.89 = 326,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,359.38/802,270.89 = 326,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,359.38x = 802,270.89 × 326,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,359.38x = 262,109,890,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,109,890,381.06/581,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,856.90

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