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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,647.85, 870,632.79 and 225,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,647.85, 870,632.79 and 225,246.58 is: 337,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,647.85 : 870,632.79 = 225,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,647.85/870,632.79 = 225,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,647.85x = 870,632.79 × 225,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,647.85x = 196,107,058,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,107,058,383.36/580,647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,738.37

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