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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,640.84, 871,016.46 and 225,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,640.84, 871,016.46 and 225,682.28 is: 338,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,640.84 : 871,016.46 = 225,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,640.84/871,016.46 = 225,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,640.84x = 871,016.46 × 225,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,640.84x = 196,572,980,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,572,980,610.33/580,640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,544.88

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