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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,984.26, 742,568.73 and 225,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,984.26, 742,568.73 and 225,131.95 is: 337,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,984.26 : 742,568.73 = 225,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,984.26/742,568.73 = 225,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,984.26x = 742,568.73 × 225,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,984.26x = 167,175,946,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,175,946,193.92/494,984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,739.92

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