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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,645.85, 870,629.79 and 225,244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,645.85, 870,629.79 and 225,244.58 is: 337,735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,645.85 : 870,629.79 = 225,244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,645.85/870,629.79 = 225,244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,645.85x = 870,629.79 × 225,244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,645.85x = 196,104,641,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,104,641,384.04/580,645.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,735.37

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