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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,762.22, 737,389.62 and 225,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,762.22, 737,389.62 and 225,294.38 is: 337,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,762.22 : 737,389.62 = 225,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,762.22/737,389.62 = 225,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,762.22x = 737,389.62 × 225,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,762.22x = 166,129,737,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,129,737,256.34/491,762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,825.34

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