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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,012.98, 477,471.96 and 225,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,012.98, 477,471.96 and 225,385.38 is: 311,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,012.98 : 477,471.96 = 225,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,012.98/477,471.96 = 225,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,012.98x = 477,471.96 × 225,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,012.98x = 107,615,199,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,615,199,143.95/346,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,014.92

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