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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,562.08, 986,162.19 and 225,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,562.08, 986,162.19 and 225,273.18 is: 337,847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,562.08 : 986,162.19 = 225,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,562.08/986,162.19 = 225,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,562.08x = 986,162.19 × 225,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,562.08x = 222,155,892,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,155,892,537.06/657,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,847.79

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