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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,825.68, 871,461.87 and 281,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,825.68, 871,461.87 and 281,283.21 is: 422,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,825.68 : 871,461.87 = 281,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,825.68/871,461.87 = 281,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,825.68x = 871,461.87 × 281,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,825.68x = 245,127,592,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,127,592,186.20/580,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,032.98

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