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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,982.20, 870,825.30 and 225,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,982.20, 870,825.30 and 225,878.20 is: 338,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,982.20 : 870,825.30 = 225,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,982.20/870,825.30 = 225,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,982.20x = 870,825.30 × 225,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,982.20x = 196,700,451,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,700,451,278.46/580,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,565.37

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