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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,319.32, 444,338.73 and 226,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,319.32, 444,338.73 and 226,528.72 is: 312,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,319.32 : 444,338.73 = 226,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,319.32/444,338.73 = 226,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,319.32x = 444,338.73 × 226,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,319.32x = 100,655,482,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,655,482,642.48/322,319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,284.98

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