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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,010.40, 870,190.56 and 391,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,010.40, 870,190.56 and 391,228.56 is: 586,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,010.40 : 870,190.56 = 391,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,010.40/870,190.56 = 391,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,010.40x = 870,190.56 × 391,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,010.40x = 340,443,399,714.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,443,399,714.39/580,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,960.85

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