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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,581.46, 801,062.18 and 338,725.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,581.46, 801,062.18 and 338,725.98 is: 467,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,581.46 : 801,062.18 = 338,725.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,581.46/801,062.18 = 338,725.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,581.46x = 801,062.18 × 338,725.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,581.46x = 271,340,571,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,340,571,961.44/580,581.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,360.04

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