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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,409.33, 565,896.92 and 225,757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,409.33, 565,896.92 and 225,757.89 is: 338,506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,409.33 : 565,896.92 = 225,757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,409.33/565,896.92 = 225,757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,409.33x = 565,896.92 × 225,757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,409.33x = 127,755,693,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,755,693,487.91/377,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,506.98

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