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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,609.08, 519,503.58 and 225,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,609.08, 519,503.58 and 225,618.60 is: 311,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,609.08 : 519,503.58 = 225,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,609.08/519,503.58 = 225,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,609.08x = 519,503.58 × 225,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,609.08x = 117,209,670,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,209,670,414.59/376,609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,223.70

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