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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,484.80, 693,856.80 and 225,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,484.80, 693,856.80 and 225,835.20 is: 338,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,484.80 : 693,856.80 = 225,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,484.80/693,856.80 = 225,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,484.80x = 693,856.80 × 225,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,484.80x = 156,697,289,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,697,289,199.36/462,484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,816.08

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