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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,581.84, 870,927.72 and 225,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,581.84, 870,927.72 and 225,623.28 is: 338,456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,581.84 : 870,927.72 = 225,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,581.84/870,927.72 = 225,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,581.84x = 870,927.72 × 225,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,581.84x = 196,501,568,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,501,568,829.32/580,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,456.28

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