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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,804.40, 737,533.80 and 225,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,804.40, 737,533.80 and 225,692.40 is: 338,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,804.40 : 737,533.80 = 225,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,804.40/737,533.80 = 225,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,804.40x = 737,533.80 × 225,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,804.40x = 166,455,773,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,455,773,403.12/491,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,459.30

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