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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,407.92, 545,701.96 and 225,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,407.92, 545,701.96 and 225,667.44 is: 311,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,407.92 : 545,701.96 = 225,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,407.92/545,701.96 = 225,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,407.92x = 545,701.96 × 225,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,407.92x = 123,147,164,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147,164,316.18/395,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,443.34

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