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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,442.21, 870,721.63 and 215,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,442.21, 870,721.63 and 215,801.27 is: 323,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,442.21 : 870,721.63 = 215,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,442.21/870,721.63 = 215,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,442.21x = 870,721.63 × 215,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,442.21x = 187,902,828,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,902,828,677.36/580,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,723.58

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