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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,582.30, 870,928.41 and 225,623.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,582.30, 870,928.41 and 225,623.69 is: 338,456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,582.30 : 870,928.41 = 225,623.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,582.30/870,928.41 = 225,623.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,582.30x = 870,928.41 × 225,623.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,582.30x = 196,502,081,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,502,081,590.03/580,582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,456.89

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