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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,588.12, 869,308.26 and 224,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,588.12, 869,308.26 and 224,359.08 is: 336,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,588.12 : 869,308.26 = 224,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,588.12/869,308.26 = 224,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,588.12x = 869,308.26 × 224,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,588.12x = 195,037,201,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,037,201,450.00/579,588.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,510.01

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