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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,754.44, 871,185.51 and 225,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,754.44, 871,185.51 and 225,795.40 is: 338,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,754.44 : 871,185.51 = 225,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,754.44/871,185.51 = 225,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,754.44x = 871,185.51 × 225,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,754.44x = 196,709,680,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,709,680,704.65/580,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,714.04

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