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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,608.88, 519,717.90 and 225,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,608.88, 519,717.90 and 225,705.88 is: 311,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,608.88 : 519,717.90 = 225,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,608.88/519,717.90 = 225,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,608.88x = 519,717.90 × 225,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,608.88x = 117,303,385,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,303,385,971.25/376,608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,472.70

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