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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,010.46, 869,739.57 and 238,400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,010.46, 869,739.57 and 238,400.52 is: 357,487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,010.46 : 869,739.57 = 238,400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,010.46/869,739.57 = 238,400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,010.46x = 869,739.57 × 238,400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,010.46x = 207,346,365,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,346,365,752.58/580,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,487.29

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