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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,825.18, 871,461.12 and 281,282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,825.18, 871,461.12 and 281,282.71 is: 422,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,825.18 : 871,461.12 = 281,282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,825.18/871,461.12 = 281,282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,825.18x = 871,461.12 × 281,282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,825.18x = 245,126,945,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,126,945,493.24/580,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,032.23

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