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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,125.70, 738,516.60 and 225,749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,125.70, 738,516.60 and 225,749.10 is: 338,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,125.70 : 738,516.60 = 225,749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,125.70/738,516.60 = 225,749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,125.70x = 738,516.60 × 225,749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,125.70x = 166,719,457,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,719,457,785.06/492,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,774.13

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