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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,031.64, 800,264.30 and 338,142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,031.64, 800,264.30 and 338,142.96 is: 466,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,031.64 : 800,264.30 = 338,142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,031.64/800,264.30 = 338,142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,031.64x = 800,264.30 × 338,142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,031.64x = 270,603,739,184.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,603,739,184.33/580,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,532.72

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