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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,211.70, 717,192.98 and 225,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,211.70, 717,192.98 and 225,425.08 is: 338,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,211.70 : 717,192.98 = 225,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,211.70/717,192.98 = 225,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,211.70x = 717,192.98 × 225,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,211.70x = 161,673,282,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,673,282,740.45/478,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,078.90

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