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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,149.34, 800,656.75 and 338,509.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,149.34, 800,656.75 and 338,509.76 is: 467,173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,149.34 : 800,656.75 = 338,509.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,149.34/800,656.75 = 338,509.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,149.34x = 800,656.75 × 338,509.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,149.34x = 271,030,123,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,030,123,284.06/580,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,173.03

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