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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,870.80, 871,306.20 and 381,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,870.80, 871,306.20 and 381,805.20 is: 572,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,870.80 : 871,306.20 = 381,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,870.80/871,306.20 = 381,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,870.80x = 871,306.20 × 381,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,870.80x = 332,669,237,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,669,237,952.24/580,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,707.80

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