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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,033.40, 472,550.10 and 226,459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,033.40, 472,550.10 and 226,459.90 is: 339,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,033.40 : 472,550.10 = 226,459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,033.40/472,550.10 = 226,459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,033.40x = 472,550.10 × 226,459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,033.40x = 107,013,648,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,013,648,390.99/315,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,689.85

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