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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,739.35, 675,126.50 and 225,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,739.35, 675,126.50 and 225,707.31 is: 338,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,739.35 : 675,126.50 = 225,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,739.35/675,126.50 = 225,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,739.35x = 675,126.50 × 225,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,739.35x = 152,380,985,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,380,985,096.18/450,739.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,068.96

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