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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,946.76, 871,047.18 and 225,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,946.76, 871,047.18 and 225,582.12 is: 338,228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,946.76 : 871,047.18 = 225,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,946.76/871,047.18 = 225,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,946.76x = 871,047.18 × 225,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,946.76x = 196,492,669,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,492,669,484.42/580,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,228.36

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