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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,629.45, 498,964.22 and 225,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,629.45, 498,964.22 and 225,968.24 is: 338,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,629.45 : 498,964.22 = 225,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,629.45/498,964.22 = 225,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,629.45x = 498,964.22 × 225,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,629.45x = 112,750,066,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,750,066,616.37/332,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,965.98

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