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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,581.80, 870,927.66 and 225,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,581.80, 870,927.66 and 225,623.20 is: 338,456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,581.80 : 870,927.66 = 225,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,581.80/870,927.66 = 225,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,581.80x = 870,927.66 × 225,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,581.80x = 196,501,485,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,501,485,617.71/580,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,456.16

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