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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,983.33, 717,125.69 and 225,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,983.33, 717,125.69 and 225,253.61 is: 337,951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,983.33 : 717,125.69 = 225,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,983.33/717,125.69 = 225,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,983.33x = 717,125.69 × 225,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,983.33x = 161,535,150,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,535,150,496.24/477,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,951.43

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