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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,847.93, 801,656.75 and 458,058.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,847.93, 801,656.75 and 458,058.81 is: 632,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,847.93 : 801,656.75 = 458,058.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,847.93/801,656.75 = 458,058.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,847.93x = 801,656.75 × 458,058.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,847.93x = 367,205,938,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,205,938,508.25/580,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,189.46

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