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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,627.45, 498,961.22 and 225,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,627.45, 498,961.22 and 225,966.24 is: 338,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,627.45 : 498,961.22 = 225,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,627.45/498,961.22 = 225,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,627.45x = 498,961.22 × 225,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,627.45x = 112,748,389,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,748,389,659.38/332,627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,962.98

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