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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,837.40, 871,256.10 and 565,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,837.40, 871,256.10 and 565,285.40 is: 847,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,837.40 : 871,256.10 = 565,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,837.40/871,256.10 = 565,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,837.40x = 871,256.10 × 565,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,837.40x = 492,508,352,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,508,352,990.94/580,837.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,928.10

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