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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,558.42, 871,169.28 and 225,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,558.42, 871,169.28 and 225,526.24 is: 338,418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,558.42 : 871,169.28 = 225,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,558.42/871,169.28 = 225,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,558.42x = 871,169.28 × 225,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,558.42x = 196,471,532,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,471,532,121.91/580,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,418.19

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