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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,177.20, 738,049.80 and 225,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,177.20, 738,049.80 and 225,849.20 is: 338,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,177.20 : 738,049.80 = 225,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,177.20/738,049.80 = 225,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,177.20x = 738,049.80 × 225,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,177.20x = 166,687,956,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,687,956,890.16/492,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,674.68

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