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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,883, 594,143.10 and 225,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,883, 594,143.10 and 225,209.52 is: 337,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,883 : 594,143.10 = 225,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,883/594,143.10 = 225,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,883x = 594,143.10 × 225,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,883x = 133,806,682,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,806,682,362.31/395,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,995.52

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