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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,974.21, 675,972.21 and 225,791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,974.21, 675,972.21 and 225,791.58 is: 338,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,974.21 : 675,972.21 = 225,791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,974.21/675,972.21 = 225,791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,974.21x = 675,972.21 × 225,791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,974.21x = 152,628,833,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,628,833,331.99/450,974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,442.49

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