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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,427.44, 870,977.44 and 243,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,427.44, 870,977.44 and 243,438.08 is: 365,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,427.44 : 870,977.44 = 243,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,427.44/870,977.44 = 243,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,427.44x = 870,977.44 × 243,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,427.44x = 212,029,075,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,029,075,716.92/580,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,298.16

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