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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,172.20, 738,042.30 and 225,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,172.20, 738,042.30 and 225,844.20 is: 338,667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,172.20 : 738,042.30 = 225,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,172.20/738,042.30 = 225,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,172.20x = 738,042.30 × 225,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,172.20x = 166,682,572,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,682,572,809.66/492,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,667.18

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