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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,052.08, 975,597.40 and 580,101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,052.08, 975,597.40 and 580,101.78 is: 869,278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,052.08 : 975,597.40 = 580,101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,052.08/975,597.40 = 580,101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,052.08x = 975,597.40 × 580,101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,052.08x = 565,945,789,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,945,789,423.92/651,052.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,278.83

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