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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,486.09, 594,470.34 and 225,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,486.09, 594,470.34 and 225,712.98 is: 338,422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,486.09 : 594,470.34 = 225,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,486.09/594,470.34 = 225,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,486.09x = 594,470.34 × 225,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,486.09x = 134,179,671,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,179,671,963.01/396,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,422.14

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