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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,358.76, 545,604.42 and 225,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,358.76, 545,604.42 and 225,608.68 is: 311,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,358.76 : 545,604.42 = 225,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,358.76/545,604.42 = 225,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,358.76x = 545,604.42 × 225,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,358.76x = 123,093,092,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093,092,998.37/395,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,345.30

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