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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,962.88, 871,497.76 and 226,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,962.88, 871,497.76 and 226,003.52 is: 339,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,962.88 : 871,497.76 = 226,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,962.88/871,497.76 = 226,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,962.88x = 871,497.76 × 226,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,962.88x = 196,961,561,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,961,561,432.12/580,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,026.07

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