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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,035.52, 800,269.63 and 338,146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,035.52, 800,269.63 and 338,146.87 is: 466,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,035.52 : 800,269.63 = 338,146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,035.52/800,269.63 = 338,146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,035.52x = 800,269.63 × 338,146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,035.52x = 270,608,670,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,608,670,540.56/580,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,538.10

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