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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,829.70, 438,072.60 and 225,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,829.70, 438,072.60 and 225,563.60 is: 338,598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,829.70 : 438,072.60 = 225,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,829.70/438,072.60 = 225,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,829.70x = 438,072.60 × 225,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,829.70x = 98,813,232,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,813,232,717.36/291,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,598.96

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