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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,117.89, 742,589.03 and 225,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,117.89, 742,589.03 and 225,182.79 is: 337,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,117.89 : 742,589.03 = 225,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,117.89/742,589.03 = 225,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,117.89x = 742,589.03 × 225,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,117.89x = 167,218,268,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,218,268,472.88/495,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,734.25

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