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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,542.52, 563,457.62 and 225,888.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,542.52, 563,457.62 and 225,888.81 is: 338,919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,542.52 : 563,457.62 = 225,888.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,542.52/563,457.62 = 225,888.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,542.52x = 563,457.62 × 225,888.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,542.52x = 127,278,771,267.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,278,771,267.23/375,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,919.73

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