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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,339.24, 738,213.57 and 225,765.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,339.24, 738,213.57 and 225,765.81 is: 338,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,339.24 : 738,213.57 = 225,765.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,339.24/738,213.57 = 225,765.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,339.24x = 738,213.57 × 225,765.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,339.24x = 166,663,384,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,663,384,584.04/492,339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,513.31

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