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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,182.24, 871,545.84 and 226,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,182.24, 871,545.84 and 226,149.28 is: 339,135.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,182.24 : 871,545.84 = 226,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,182.24/871,545.84 = 226,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,182.24x = 871,545.84 × 226,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,182.24x = 197,099,464,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,099,464,203.00/581,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,135.39

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