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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,997.44, 801,645.10 and 351,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,997.44, 801,645.10 and 351,549.02 is: 485,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,997.44 : 801,645.10 = 351,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,997.44/801,645.10 = 351,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,997.44x = 801,645.10 × 351,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,997.44x = 281,817,543,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,817,543,526.83/580,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,058.15

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