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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,499.34, 519,568.02 and 225,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,499.34, 519,568.02 and 225,596.34 is: 311,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,499.34 : 519,568.02 = 225,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,499.34/519,568.02 = 225,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,499.34x = 519,568.02 × 225,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,499.34x = 117,212,643,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,212,643,693.05/376,499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,322.31

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