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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,960.14, 488,840.74 and 225,404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,960.14, 488,840.74 and 225,404.62 is: 338,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,960.14 : 488,840.74 = 225,404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,960.14/488,840.74 = 225,404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,960.14x = 488,840.74 × 225,404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,960.14x = 110,186,961,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,186,961,240.22/325,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,038.15

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