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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,926.80, 497,890.20 and 225,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,926.80, 497,890.20 and 225,638.60 is: 338,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,926.80 : 497,890.20 = 225,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,926.80/497,890.20 = 225,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,926.80x = 497,890.20 × 225,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,926.80x = 112,343,247,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,343,247,681.72/331,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,457.90

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