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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,256.24, 871,367.76 and 226,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,256.24, 871,367.76 and 226,187.28 is: 339,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,256.24 : 871,367.76 = 226,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,256.24/871,367.76 = 226,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,256.24x = 871,367.76 × 226,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,256.24x = 197,092,303,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,092,303,514.09/581,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,079.89

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