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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,059.60, 864,089.40 and 225,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,059.60, 864,089.40 and 225,851.60 is: 338,777.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,059.60 : 864,089.40 = 225,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,059.60/864,089.40 = 225,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,059.60x = 864,089.40 × 225,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,059.60x = 195,155,973,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,155,973,533.04/576,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,777.40

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