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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,099.52, 737,575.80 and 225,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,099.52, 737,575.80 and 225,888.16 is: 338,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,099.52 : 737,575.80 = 225,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,099.52/737,575.80 = 225,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,099.52x = 737,575.80 × 225,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,099.52x = 166,609,640,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,609,640,322.53/492,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,569.00

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