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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,003.20, 870,004.80 and 580,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,003.20, 870,004.80 and 580,003.20 is: 870,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,003.20 : 870,004.80 = 580,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,003.20/870,004.80 = 580,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,003.20x = 870,004.80 × 580,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,003.20x = 504,605,568,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,605,568,015.36/580,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,004.80

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