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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,014.58, 879,055.91 and 226,187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,014.58, 879,055.91 and 226,187.47 is: 339,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,014.58 : 879,055.91 = 226,187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,014.58/879,055.91 = 226,187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,014.58x = 879,055.91 × 226,187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,014.58x = 198,831,432,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,831,432,271.45/586,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,294.34

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