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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,923.56, 692,302.14 and 225,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,923.56, 692,302.14 and 225,340.20 is: 337,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,923.56 : 692,302.14 = 225,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,923.56/692,302.14 = 225,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,923.56x = 692,302.14 × 225,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,923.56x = 156,003,502,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,003,502,688.03/461,923.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,725.80

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