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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,233.16, 869,941.50 and 224,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,233.16, 869,941.50 and 224,947.72 is: 337,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,233.16 : 869,941.50 = 224,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,233.16/869,941.50 = 224,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,233.16x = 869,941.50 × 224,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,233.16x = 195,691,356,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,691,356,958.38/580,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,263.31

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