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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,580.36, 737,365.68 and 225,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,580.36, 737,365.68 and 225,265.32 is: 337,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,580.36 : 737,365.68 = 225,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,580.36/737,365.68 = 225,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,580.36x = 737,365.68 × 225,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,580.36x = 166,102,915,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,102,915,862.22/491,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,895.75

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