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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,600.71, 870,956.96 and 225,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,600.71, 870,956.96 and 225,642.51 is: 338,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,600.71 : 870,956.96 = 225,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,600.71/870,956.96 = 225,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,600.71x = 870,956.96 × 225,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,600.71x = 196,524,913,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524,913,428.16/580,600.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,485.49

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