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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,709.87, 453,541.33 and 226,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,709.87, 453,541.33 and 226,702.72 is: 312,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,709.87 : 453,541.33 = 226,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,709.87/453,541.33 = 226,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,709.87x = 453,541.33 × 226,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,709.87x = 102,819,053,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,053,143.42/328,709.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,795.76

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