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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,631.46, 498,967.22 and 225,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,631.46, 498,967.22 and 225,970.24 is: 338,968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,631.46 : 498,967.22 = 225,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,631.46/498,967.22 = 225,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,631.46x = 498,967.22 × 225,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,631.46x = 112,751,742,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751,742,455.53/332,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,968.97

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