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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,050.14, 793,372.14 and 225,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,050.14, 793,372.14 and 225,251.68 is: 337,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,050.14 : 793,372.14 = 225,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,050.14/793,372.14 = 225,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,050.14x = 793,372.14 × 225,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,050.14x = 178,708,407,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,708,407,400.20/529,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,791.06

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