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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,512.40, 396,768.60 and 226,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,512.40, 396,768.60 and 226,458.60 is: 339,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,512.40 : 396,768.60 = 226,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,512.40/396,768.60 = 226,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,512.40x = 396,768.60 × 226,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,512.40x = 89,851,661,679.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851,661,679.96/264,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,687.90

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