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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,430.03, 868,392.42 and 508,813.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,430.03, 868,392.42 and 508,813.98 is: 761,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,430.03 : 868,392.42 = 508,813.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,430.03/868,392.42 = 508,813.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,430.03x = 868,392.42 × 508,813.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,430.03x = 441,850,202,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,850,202,130.90/580,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,246.28

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