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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,918.03, 692,896.46 and 225,459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,918.03, 692,896.46 and 225,459.59 is: 338,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,918.03 : 692,896.46 = 225,459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,918.03/692,896.46 = 225,459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,918.03x = 692,896.46 × 225,459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,918.03x = 156,220,147,192.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,220,147,192.27/461,918.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,198.86

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