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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,224.99, 765,509.67 and 225,876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,224.99, 765,509.67 and 225,876.29 is: 338,890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,224.99 : 765,509.67 = 225,876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,224.99/765,509.67 = 225,876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,224.99x = 765,509.67 × 225,876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,224.99x = 172,910,480,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,910,480,391.18/510,224.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,890.66

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