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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,640.85, 870,622.29 and 225,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,640.85, 870,622.29 and 225,239.58 is: 337,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,640.85 : 870,622.29 = 225,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,640.85/870,622.29 = 225,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,640.85x = 870,622.29 × 225,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,640.85x = 196,098,598,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,098,598,938.24/580,640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,727.87

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