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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,251.20, 738,160.80 and 225,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,251.20, 738,160.80 and 225,923.20 is: 338,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,251.20 : 738,160.80 = 225,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,251.20/738,160.80 = 225,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,251.20x = 738,160.80 × 225,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,251.20x = 166,767,650,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,767,650,050.56/492,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,785.66

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