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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,918.78, 478,827.93 and 225,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,918.78, 478,827.93 and 225,849.25 is: 311,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,918.78 : 478,827.93 = 225,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,918.78/478,827.93 = 225,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,918.78x = 478,827.93 × 225,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,918.78x = 108,142,928,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,142,928,869.55/346,918.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,724.06

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