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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,840.08, 968,765 and 225,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,840.08, 968,765 and 225,116.36 is: 337,676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,840.08 : 968,765 = 225,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,840.08/968,765 = 225,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,840.08x = 968,765 × 225,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,840.08x = 218,084,850,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,084,850,495.40/645,840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,676.24

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