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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,858.49, 870,949.46 and 225,457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,858.49, 870,949.46 and 225,457.32 is: 338,054.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,858.49 : 870,949.46 = 225,457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,858.49/870,949.46 = 225,457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,858.49x = 870,949.46 × 225,457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,858.49x = 196,361,934,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,361,934,936.75/580,858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,054.69

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