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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,067.60, 864,101.40 and 225,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,067.60, 864,101.40 and 225,859.60 is: 338,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,067.60 : 864,101.40 = 225,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,067.60/864,101.40 = 225,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,067.60x = 864,101.40 × 225,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,067.60x = 195,165,596,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,165,596,563.44/576,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,789.40

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