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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,828.80, 871,286.40 and 206,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,828.80, 871,286.40 and 206,803.20 is: 310,220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,828.80 : 871,286.40 = 206,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,828.80/871,286.40 = 206,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,828.80x = 871,286.40 × 206,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,828.80x = 180,184,815,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,184,815,636.48/580,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,220.18

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