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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,953.92, 871,547.52 and 265,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,953.92, 871,547.52 and 265,326.08 is: 398,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,953.92 : 871,547.52 = 265,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,953.92/871,547.52 = 265,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,953.92x = 871,547.52 × 265,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,953.92x = 231,244,287,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,244,287,015.32/580,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,042.39

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