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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,091.58, 870,160.96 and 276,329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,091.58, 870,160.96 and 276,329.58 is: 414,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,091.58 : 870,160.96 = 276,329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,091.58/870,160.96 = 276,329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,091.58x = 870,160.96 × 276,329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,091.58x = 240,451,212,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,451,212,609.20/580,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,505.61

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