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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,641.76, 801,350 and 338,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,641.76, 801,350 and 338,983.72 is: 467,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,641.76 : 801,350 = 338,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,641.76/801,350 = 338,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,641.76x = 801,350 × 338,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,641.76x = 271,644,604,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,644,604,022.00/580,641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,835.11

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