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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,676.48, 871,352 and 225,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,676.48, 871,352 and 225,935.36 is: 339,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,676.48 : 871,352 = 225,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,676.48/871,352 = 225,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,676.48x = 871,352 × 225,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,676.48x = 196,869,227,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,869,227,806.72/580,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,034.27

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