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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,870.51, 455,275.74 and 226,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,870.51, 455,275.74 and 226,419.69 is: 312,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,870.51 : 455,275.74 = 226,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,870.51/455,275.74 = 226,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,870.51x = 455,275.74 × 226,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,870.51x = 103,083,389,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,083,389,638.94/329,870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,496.53

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