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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,814.70, 738,050.10 and 225,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,814.70, 738,050.10 and 225,438.10 is: 338,307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,814.70 : 738,050.10 = 225,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,814.70/738,050.10 = 225,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,814.70x = 738,050.10 × 225,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,814.70x = 166,384,612,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384,612,248.81/491,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,307.52

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