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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,167.78, 800,666.82 and 386,240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,167.78, 800,666.82 and 386,240.82 is: 533,035.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,167.78 : 800,666.82 = 386,240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,167.78/800,666.82 = 386,240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,167.78x = 800,666.82 × 386,240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,167.78x = 309,250,209,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,250,209,103.59/580,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,035.82

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