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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,797.19, 870,860.58 and 225,395.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,797.19, 870,860.58 and 225,395.83 is: 337,963.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,797.19 : 870,860.58 = 225,395.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,797.19/870,860.58 = 225,395.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,797.19x = 870,860.58 × 225,395.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,797.19x = 196,288,343,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,288,343,243.38/580,797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,963.66

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