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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,117.72, 618,176.58 and 225,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,117.72, 618,176.58 and 225,027.16 is: 337,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,117.72 : 618,176.58 = 225,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,117.72/618,176.58 = 225,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,117.72x = 618,176.58 × 225,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,117.72x = 139,106,520,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,106,520,175.91/412,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,540.74

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