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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,620.91, 871,216.71 and 260,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,620.91, 871,216.71 and 260,998.59 is: 391,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,620.91 : 871,216.71 = 260,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,620.91/871,216.71 = 260,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,620.91x = 871,216.71 × 260,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,620.91x = 227,386,332,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,386,332,894.44/580,620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,626.15

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