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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,452.27, 870,280.92 and 295,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,452.27, 870,280.92 and 295,591.40 is: 443,184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,452.27 : 870,280.92 = 295,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,452.27/870,280.92 = 295,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,452.27x = 870,280.92 × 295,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,452.27x = 257,247,558,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,247,558,512.22/580,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,184.69

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