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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,858.06, 801,490.08 and 363,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,858.06, 801,490.08 and 363,041.06 is: 500,937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,858.06 : 801,490.08 = 363,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,858.06/801,490.08 = 363,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,858.06x = 801,490.08 × 363,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,858.06x = 290,973,808,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,973,808,222.69/580,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,937.89

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