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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,555.20, 870,832.80 and 438,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,555.20, 870,832.80 and 438,837.60 is: 658,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,555.20 : 870,832.80 = 438,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,555.20/870,832.80 = 438,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,555.20x = 870,832.80 × 438,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,555.20x = 382,154,175,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,154,175,953.28/580,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,256.40

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