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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,674, 871,065.96 and 225,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,674, 871,065.96 and 225,715.44 is: 338,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,674 : 871,065.96 = 225,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,674/871,065.96 = 225,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,674x = 871,065.96 × 225,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,674x = 196,613,036,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,613,036,430.42/580,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,594.52

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