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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,991.40, 871,151.76 and 225,590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,991.40, 871,151.76 and 225,590.13 is: 338,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,991.40 : 871,151.76 = 225,590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,991.40/871,151.76 = 225,590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,991.40x = 871,151.76 × 225,590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,991.40x = 196,523,238,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,523,238,788.13/580,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,254.99

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