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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,171.79, 870,299.60 and 242,873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,171.79, 870,299.60 and 242,873.21 is: 364,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,171.79 : 870,299.60 = 242,873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,171.79/870,299.60 = 242,873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,171.79x = 870,299.60 × 242,873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,171.79x = 211,372,457,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,372,457,513.72/580,171.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,327.36

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