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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,580.46, 801,060.80 and 338,724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,580.46, 801,060.80 and 338,724.98 is: 467,358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,580.46 : 801,060.80 = 338,724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,580.46/801,060.80 = 338,724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,580.46x = 801,060.80 × 338,724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,580.46x = 271,339,303,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,339,303,458.78/580,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,358.66

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