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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,813.16, 801,636.90 and 371,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,813.16, 801,636.90 and 371,127.02 is: 512,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,813.16 : 801,636.90 = 371,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,813.16/801,636.90 = 371,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,813.16x = 801,636.90 × 371,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,813.16x = 297,509,109,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,509,109,810.85/580,813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,228.60

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