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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,577.80, 870,921.66 and 225,619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,577.80, 870,921.66 and 225,619.19 is: 338,450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,577.80 : 870,921.66 = 225,619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,577.80/870,921.66 = 225,619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,577.80x = 870,921.66 × 225,619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,577.80x = 196,496,639,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,496,639,482.66/580,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,450.14

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