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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,608.66, 486,479.76 and 225,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,608.66, 486,479.76 and 225,357.66 is: 310,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,608.66 : 486,479.76 = 225,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,608.66/486,479.76 = 225,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,608.66x = 486,479.76 × 225,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,608.66x = 109,631,940,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,631,940,350.96/352,608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,916.75

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