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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,487.55, 870,396.10 and 225,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,487.55, 870,396.10 and 225,086.38 is: 337,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,487.55 : 870,396.10 = 225,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,487.55/870,396.10 = 225,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,487.55x = 870,396.10 × 225,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,487.55x = 195,914,308,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,914,308,723.18/580,487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,499.59

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