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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,640.76, 801,348.62 and 338,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,640.76, 801,348.62 and 338,982.72 is: 467,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,640.76 : 801,348.62 = 338,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,640.76/801,348.62 = 338,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,640.76x = 801,348.62 × 338,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,640.76x = 271,643,334,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,643,334,875.85/580,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,833.73

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