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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,849.08, 497,073.78 and 225,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,849.08, 497,073.78 and 225,298.44 is: 337,472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,849.08 : 497,073.78 = 225,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,849.08/497,073.78 = 225,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,849.08x = 497,073.78 × 225,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,849.08x = 111,989,947,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,989,947,198.90/331,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,472.53

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