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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,544.70, 870,817.05 and 438,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,544.70, 870,817.05 and 438,827.10 is: 658,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,544.70 : 870,817.05 = 438,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,544.70/870,817.05 = 438,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,544.70x = 870,817.05 × 438,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,544.70x = 382,138,120,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,138,120,682.06/580,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,240.65

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