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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,796.82, 437,695.25 and 225,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,796.82, 437,695.25 and 225,333.89 is: 338,000.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,796.82 : 437,695.25 = 225,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,796.82/437,695.25 = 225,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,796.82x = 437,695.25 × 225,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,796.82x = 98,627,573,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,627,573,317.02/291,796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,000.85

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