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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,267.44, 870,669.36 and 264,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,267.44, 870,669.36 and 264,821.04 is: 397,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,267.44 : 870,669.36 = 264,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,267.44/870,669.36 = 264,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,267.44x = 870,669.36 × 264,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,267.44x = 230,571,565,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,571,565,411.33/580,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,353.96

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