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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,990.56, 786,731.28 and 225,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,990.56, 786,731.28 and 225,391.36 is: 337,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,990.56 : 786,731.28 = 225,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,990.56/786,731.28 = 225,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,990.56x = 786,731.28 × 225,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,990.56x = 177,322,433,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,322,433,153.74/524,990.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,763.09

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