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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,628.45, 498,962.72 and 225,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,628.45, 498,962.72 and 225,967.24 is: 338,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,628.45 : 498,962.72 = 225,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,628.45/498,962.72 = 225,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,628.45x = 498,962.72 × 225,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,628.45x = 112,749,228,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,749,228,701.29/332,628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,964.48

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