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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,966.20, 497,171.70 and 226,212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,966.20, 497,171.70 and 226,212.60 is: 338,789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,966.20 : 497,171.70 = 226,212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,966.20/497,171.70 = 226,212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,966.20x = 497,171.70 × 226,212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,966.20x = 112,466,502,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,466,502,903.42/331,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,789.02

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