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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,739.85, 870,697.94 and 225,454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,739.85, 870,697.94 and 225,454.41 is: 338,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,739.85 : 870,697.94 = 225,454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,739.85/870,697.94 = 225,454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,739.85x = 870,697.94 × 225,454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,739.85x = 196,302,689,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,302,689,223.64/580,739.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,021.73

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