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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,653.36, 870,641.03 and 225,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,653.36, 870,641.03 and 225,252.08 is: 337,746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,653.36 : 870,641.03 = 225,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,653.36/870,641.03 = 225,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,653.36x = 870,641.03 × 225,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,653.36x = 196,113,702,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,113,702,940.84/580,653.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,746.61

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