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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,925.78, 478,837.60 and 225,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,925.78, 478,837.60 and 225,856.26 is: 311,733.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,925.78 : 478,837.60 = 225,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,925.78/478,837.60 = 225,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,925.78x = 478,837.60 × 225,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,925.78x = 108,148,469,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,148,469,483.38/346,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,733.74

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