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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,857.40, 488,786.10 and 226,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,857.40, 488,786.10 and 226,324.60 is: 339,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,857.40 : 488,786.10 = 226,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,857.40/488,786.10 = 226,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,857.40x = 488,786.10 × 226,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,857.40x = 110,624,318,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,624,318,568.06/325,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,486.90

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