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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,265.89, 765,571.80 and 225,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,265.89, 765,571.80 and 225,917.22 is: 338,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,265.89 : 765,571.80 = 225,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,265.89/765,571.80 = 225,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,265.89x = 765,571.80 × 225,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,265.89x = 172,955,852,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,955,852,766.40/510,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,952.41

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