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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,312.60, 496,968.90 and 226,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,312.60, 496,968.90 and 226,336.60 is: 339,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,312.60 : 496,968.90 = 226,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,312.60/496,968.90 = 226,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,312.60x = 496,968.90 × 226,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,312.60x = 112,482,251,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,482,251,131.74/331,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,504.90

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