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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,042.61, 805,977.28 and 325,916.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,042.61, 805,977.28 and 325,916.82 is: 449,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,042.61 : 805,977.28 = 325,916.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,042.61/805,977.28 = 325,916.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,042.61x = 805,977.28 × 325,916.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,042.61x = 262,681,552,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,681,552,497.25/584,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,764.36

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