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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,921.04, 692,900.96 and 225,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,921.04, 692,900.96 and 225,462.60 is: 338,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,921.04 : 692,900.96 = 225,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,921.04/692,900.96 = 225,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,921.04x = 692,900.96 × 225,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,921.04x = 156,223,251,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,223,251,984.10/461,921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,203.37

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