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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,037.52, 737,482.80 and 225,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,037.52, 737,482.80 and 225,826.16 is: 338,476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,037.52 : 737,482.80 = 225,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,037.52/737,482.80 = 225,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,037.52x = 737,482.80 × 225,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,037.52x = 166,542,908,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,542,908,790.05/492,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,476.03

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