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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,759.60, 675,156.84 and 225,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,759.60, 675,156.84 and 225,727.56 is: 338,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,759.60 : 675,156.84 = 225,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,759.60/675,156.84 = 225,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,759.60x = 675,156.84 × 225,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,759.60x = 152,401,506,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,401,506,110.51/450,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,099.30

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