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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,100.52, 737,577.30 and 225,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,100.52, 737,577.30 and 225,889.16 is: 338,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,100.52 : 737,577.30 = 225,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,100.52/737,577.30 = 225,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,100.52x = 737,577.30 × 225,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,100.52x = 166,610,716,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,610,716,732.07/492,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,570.50

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