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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,302.03, 765,422.26 and 225,909.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,302.03, 765,422.26 and 225,909.41 is: 338,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,302.03 : 765,422.26 = 225,909.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,302.03/765,422.26 = 225,909.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,302.03x = 765,422.26 × 225,909.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,302.03x = 172,916,086,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,916,086,765.58/510,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,850.48

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