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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,185, 870,276.71 and 220,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,185, 870,276.71 and 220,355.16 is: 330,532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,185 : 870,276.71 = 220,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,185/870,276.71 = 220,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,185x = 870,276.71 × 220,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,185x = 191,769,960,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,769,960,963.67/580,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,532.44

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