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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,097.52, 737,572.80 and 225,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,097.52, 737,572.80 and 225,886.16 is: 338,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,097.52 : 737,572.80 = 225,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,097.52/737,572.80 = 225,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,097.52x = 737,572.80 × 225,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,097.52x = 166,607,487,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,607,487,512.45/492,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,566.00

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