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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,023.52, 737,461.80 and 225,812.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,023.52, 737,461.80 and 225,812.16 is: 338,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,023.52 : 737,461.80 = 225,812.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,023.52/737,461.80 = 225,812.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,023.52x = 737,461.80 × 225,812.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,023.52x = 166,527,841,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,527,841,975.49/492,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,455.04

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