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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,850.08, 693,789.12 and 225,866.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,850.08, 693,789.12 and 225,866.76 is: 338,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,850.08 : 693,789.12 = 225,866.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,850.08/693,789.12 = 225,866.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,850.08x = 693,789.12 × 225,866.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,850.08x = 156,703,900,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,703,900,657.65/462,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,562.98

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