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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,856.40, 488,784.60 and 226,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,856.40, 488,784.60 and 226,323.60 is: 339,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,856.40 : 488,784.60 = 226,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,856.40/488,784.60 = 226,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,856.40x = 488,784.60 × 226,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,856.40x = 110,623,490,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,623,490,296.56/325,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,485.40

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