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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,040.52, 737,487.30 and 225,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,040.52, 737,487.30 and 225,829.16 is: 338,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,040.52 : 737,487.30 = 225,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,040.52/737,487.30 = 225,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,040.52x = 737,487.30 × 225,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,040.52x = 166,546,137,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,546,137,469.67/492,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,480.53

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