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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,480.12, 437,220.27 and 225,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,480.12, 437,220.27 and 225,017.28 is: 337,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,480.12 : 437,220.27 = 225,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,480.12/437,220.27 = 225,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,480.12x = 437,220.27 × 225,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,480.12x = 98,382,115,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,382,115,916.27/291,480.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,525.99

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