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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,031.20, 870,046.80 and 540,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,031.20, 870,046.80 and 540,665.20 is: 810,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,031.20 : 870,046.80 = 540,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,031.20/870,046.80 = 540,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,031.20x = 870,046.80 × 540,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,031.20x = 470,404,027,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,404,027,131.36/580,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,997.80

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