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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,621.76, 802,597.44 and 327,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,621.76, 802,597.44 and 327,010.56 is: 451,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,621.76 : 802,597.44 = 327,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,621.76/802,597.44 = 327,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,621.76x = 802,597.44 × 327,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,621.76x = 262,457,838,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,457,838,308.97/581,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,251.75

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