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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,739.23, 801,345.68 and 338,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,739.23, 801,345.68 and 338,966.35 is: 467,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,739.23 : 801,345.68 = 338,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,739.23/801,345.68 = 338,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,739.23x = 801,345.68 × 338,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,739.23x = 271,629,218,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,629,218,543.04/580,739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,730.10

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