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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,803.80, 712,205.70 and 225,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,803.80, 712,205.70 and 225,971.80 is: 338,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,803.80 : 712,205.70 = 225,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,803.80/712,205.70 = 225,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,803.80x = 712,205.70 × 225,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,803.80x = 160,938,403,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,938,403,999.26/474,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,957.70

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