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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,236.70, 738,139.05 and 225,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,236.70, 738,139.05 and 225,908.70 is: 338,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,236.70 : 738,139.05 = 225,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,236.70/738,139.05 = 225,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,236.70x = 738,139.05 × 225,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,236.70x = 166,752,033,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,033,204.74/492,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,763.92

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