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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,632.46, 498,968.72 and 225,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,632.46, 498,968.72 and 225,971.24 is: 338,970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,632.46 : 498,968.72 = 225,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,632.46/498,968.72 = 225,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,632.46x = 498,968.72 × 225,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,632.46x = 112,752,580,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,752,580,379.61/332,632.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,970.47

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