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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,648.34, 801,307.38 and 319,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,648.34, 801,307.38 and 319,007.02 is: 440,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,648.34 : 801,307.38 = 319,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,648.34/801,307.38 = 319,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,648.34x = 801,307.38 × 319,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,648.34x = 255,622,679,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,622,679,397.81/580,648.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,236.65

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