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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,711.80, 439,586.10 and 226,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,711.80, 439,586.10 and 226,313.40 is: 339,870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,711.80 : 439,586.10 = 226,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,711.80/439,586.10 = 226,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,711.80x = 439,586.10 × 226,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,711.80x = 99,484,224,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,484,224,883.74/292,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,870.91

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