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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,895.88, 871,397.58 and 225,936.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,895.88, 871,397.58 and 225,936.84 is: 338,926.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,895.88 : 871,397.58 = 225,936.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,895.88/871,397.58 = 225,936.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,895.88x = 871,397.58 × 225,936.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,895.88x = 196,880,815,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,880,815,608.85/580,895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,926.17

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