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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,007.20, 870,010.80 and 461,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,007.20, 870,010.80 and 461,034.40 is: 691,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,007.20 : 870,010.80 = 461,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,007.20/870,010.80 = 461,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,007.20x = 870,010.80 × 461,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,007.20x = 401,104,907,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,104,907,171.52/580,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,551.60

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