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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,555.16, 871,168.98 and 243,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,555.16, 871,168.98 and 243,566 is: 365,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,555.16 : 871,168.98 = 243,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,555.16/871,168.98 = 243,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,555.16x = 871,168.98 × 243,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,555.16x = 212,187,143,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,187,143,782.68/580,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,490.07

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