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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,427.20, 879,640.80 and 580,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,427.20, 879,640.80 and 580,206.40 is: 870,309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,427.20 : 879,640.80 = 580,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,427.20/879,640.80 = 580,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,427.20x = 879,640.80 × 580,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,427.20x = 510,373,221,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,373,221,861.12/586,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,309.60

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