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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,491.12, 437,236.78 and 225,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,491.12, 437,236.78 and 225,028.28 is: 337,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,491.12 : 437,236.78 = 225,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,491.12/437,236.78 = 225,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,491.12x = 437,236.78 × 225,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,491.12x = 98,390,640,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,390,640,556.14/291,491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,542.50

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