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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,782.34, 604,897.30 and 225,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,782.34, 604,897.30 and 225,749.44 is: 338,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,782.34 : 604,897.30 = 225,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,782.34/604,897.30 = 225,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,782.34x = 604,897.30 × 225,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,782.34x = 136,555,226,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,555,226,732.51/403,782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,190.19

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