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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,716.80, 439,593.60 and 226,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,716.80, 439,593.60 and 226,318.40 is: 339,878.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,716.80 : 439,593.60 = 226,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,716.80/439,593.60 = 226,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,716.80x = 439,593.60 × 226,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,716.80x = 99,488,120,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,488,120,202.24/292,716.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,878.41

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