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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,026.52, 737,466.30 and 225,815.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,026.52, 737,466.30 and 225,815.16 is: 338,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,026.52 : 737,466.30 = 225,815.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,026.52/737,466.30 = 225,815.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,026.52x = 737,466.30 × 225,815.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,026.52x = 166,531,070,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,531,070,529.11/492,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,459.54

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