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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,186.24, 871,551.84 and 226,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,186.24, 871,551.84 and 226,153.28 is: 339,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,186.24 : 871,551.84 = 226,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,186.24/871,551.84 = 226,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,186.24x = 871,551.84 × 226,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,186.24x = 197,104,307,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,104,307,306.04/581,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,141.39

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