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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,501.68, 788,295.96 and 225,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,501.68, 788,295.96 and 225,989.36 is: 339,002.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,501.68 : 788,295.96 = 225,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,501.68/788,295.96 = 225,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,501.68x = 788,295.96 × 225,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,501.68x = 178,146,499,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,146,499,490.99/525,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,002.72

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