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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,087.58, 870,154.96 and 276,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,087.58, 870,154.96 and 276,325.58 is: 414,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,087.58 : 870,154.96 = 276,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,087.58/870,154.96 = 276,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,087.58x = 870,154.96 × 276,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,087.58x = 240,446,074,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,446,074,011.88/580,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,499.61

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