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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,842.08, 497,063.28 and 225,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,842.08, 497,063.28 and 225,291.44 is: 337,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,842.08 : 497,063.28 = 225,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,842.08/497,063.28 = 225,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,842.08x = 497,063.28 × 225,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,842.08x = 111,984,102,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,984,102,122.32/331,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,462.03

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