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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,600.84, 870,956.34 and 225,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,600.84, 870,956.34 and 225,642.28 is: 338,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,600.84 : 870,956.34 = 225,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,600.84/870,956.34 = 225,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,600.84x = 870,956.34 × 225,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,600.84x = 196,524,574,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524,574,338.06/580,600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,484.83

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