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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,919.03, 692,897.96 and 225,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,919.03, 692,897.96 and 225,460.59 is: 338,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,919.03 : 692,897.96 = 225,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,919.03/692,897.96 = 225,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,919.03x = 692,897.96 × 225,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,919.03x = 156,221,182,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,221,182,871.40/461,919.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,200.36

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