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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,878.88, 871,372.08 and 225,919.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,878.88, 871,372.08 and 225,919.84 is: 338,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,878.88 : 871,372.08 = 225,919.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,878.88/871,372.08 = 225,919.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,878.88x = 871,372.08 × 225,919.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,878.88x = 196,860,240,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,860,240,894.07/580,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,900.67

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