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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,314.20, 871,614.46 and 225,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,314.20, 871,614.46 and 225,913.24 is: 338,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,314.20 : 871,614.46 = 225,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,314.20/871,614.46 = 225,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,314.20x = 871,614.46 × 225,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,314.20x = 196,909,246,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,909,246,689.45/581,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,731.18

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