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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,650.85, 870,637.29 and 225,249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,650.85, 870,637.29 and 225,249.58 is: 337,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,650.85 : 870,637.29 = 225,249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,650.85/870,637.29 = 225,249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,650.85x = 870,637.29 × 225,249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,650.85x = 196,110,683,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,110,683,904.84/580,650.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,742.87

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