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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,014.11, 870,011.55 and 238,388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,014.11, 870,011.55 and 238,388.31 is: 357,578.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,014.11 : 870,011.55 = 238,388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,014.11/870,011.55 = 238,388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,014.11x = 870,011.55 × 238,388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,014.11x = 207,400,583,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,400,583,084.98/580,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,578.51

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