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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,318.43, 498,473.73 and 225,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,318.43, 498,473.73 and 225,437.58 is: 338,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,318.43 : 498,473.73 = 225,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,318.43/498,473.73 = 225,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,318.43x = 498,473.73 × 225,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,318.43x = 112,374,711,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,374,711,384.77/332,318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,153.71

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