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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,103.79, 577,473.39 and 225,225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,103.79, 577,473.39 and 225,225.99 is: 337,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,103.79 : 577,473.39 = 225,225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,103.79/577,473.39 = 225,225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,103.79x = 577,473.39 × 225,225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,103.79x = 130,062,015,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,062,015,961.41/385,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,732.37

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