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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,317.51, 870,722.28 and 281,021.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,317.51, 870,722.28 and 281,021.09 is: 421,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,317.51 : 870,722.28 = 281,021.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,317.51/870,722.28 = 281,021.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,317.51x = 870,722.28 × 281,021.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,317.51x = 244,691,324,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,691,324,212.89/580,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,650.77

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