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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,806.40, 737,536.80 and 225,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,806.40, 737,536.80 and 225,694.40 is: 338,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,806.40 : 737,536.80 = 225,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,806.40/737,536.80 = 225,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,806.40x = 737,536.80 × 225,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,806.40x = 166,457,925,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,457,925,553.92/491,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,462.30

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