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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,808.39, 562,961.50 and 225,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,808.39, 562,961.50 and 225,966.62 is: 338,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,808.39 : 562,961.50 = 225,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,808.39/562,961.50 = 225,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,808.39x = 562,961.50 × 225,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,808.39x = 127,210,507,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,210,507,345.13/375,808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,498.32

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