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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,908.80, 871,492.80 and 225,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,908.80, 871,492.80 and 225,891.20 is: 338,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,908.80 : 871,492.80 = 225,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,908.80/871,492.80 = 225,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,908.80x = 871,492.80 × 225,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,908.80x = 196,862,554,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,862,554,383.36/580,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,887.20

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