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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,855.40, 488,783.10 and 226,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,855.40, 488,783.10 and 226,322.60 is: 339,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,855.40 : 488,783.10 = 226,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,855.40/488,783.10 = 226,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,855.40x = 488,783.10 × 226,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,855.40x = 110,622,662,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622,662,028.06/325,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,483.90

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