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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,038.52, 907,557.96 and 225,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,038.52, 907,557.96 and 225,989.12 is: 338,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,038.52 : 907,557.96 = 225,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,038.52/907,557.96 = 225,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,038.52x = 907,557.96 × 225,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,038.52x = 205,098,224,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,098,224,729.40/605,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,983.75

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