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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,781.34, 604,895.80 and 225,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,781.34, 604,895.80 and 225,748.44 is: 338,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,781.34 : 604,895.80 = 225,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,781.34/604,895.80 = 225,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,781.34x = 604,895.80 × 225,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,781.34x = 136,554,283,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,554,283,212.55/403,781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,188.69

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