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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,125.04, 870,229.44 and 242,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,125.04, 870,229.44 and 242,826.28 is: 364,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,125.04 : 870,229.44 = 242,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,125.04/870,229.44 = 242,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,125.04x = 870,229.44 × 242,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,125.04x = 211,314,577,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,314,577,661.68/580,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,256.95

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