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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,541.92, 869,487.08 and 277,149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,541.92, 869,487.08 and 277,149.49 is: 415,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,541.92 : 869,487.08 = 277,149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,541.92/869,487.08 = 277,149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,541.92x = 869,487.08 × 277,149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,541.92x = 240,977,899,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,977,899,374.07/580,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,091.30

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