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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,541.14, 870,913.77 and 265,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,541.14, 870,913.77 and 265,029.94 is: 397,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,541.14 : 870,913.77 = 265,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,541.14/870,913.77 = 265,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,541.14x = 870,913.77 × 265,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,541.14x = 230,818,218,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,818,218,528.56/580,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,591.50

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