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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,623.64, 871,037.58 and 265,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,623.64, 871,037.58 and 265,112.44 is: 397,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,623.64 : 871,037.58 = 265,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,623.64/871,037.58 = 265,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,623.64x = 871,037.58 × 265,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,623.64x = 230,922,898,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,922,898,165.50/580,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,715.29

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