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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,036.39, 800,546.41 and 338,318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,036.39, 800,546.41 and 338,318.95 is: 466,936.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,036.39 : 800,546.41 = 338,318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,036.39/800,546.41 = 338,318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,036.39x = 800,546.41 × 338,318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,036.39x = 270,840,023,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,840,023,983.09/580,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,936.26

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