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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,277.80, 870,416.70 and 367,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,277.80, 870,416.70 and 367,701.40 is: 551,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,277.80 : 870,416.70 = 367,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,277.80/870,416.70 = 367,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,277.80x = 870,416.70 × 367,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,277.80x = 320,053,439,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,053,439,173.38/580,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,552.10

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