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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,695.42, 801,285.36 and 338,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,695.42, 801,285.36 and 338,922.54 is: 467,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,695.42 : 801,285.36 = 338,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,695.42/801,285.36 = 338,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,695.42x = 801,285.36 × 338,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,695.42x = 271,573,669,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,573,669,476.01/580,695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,669.73

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