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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,335.80, 498,503.70 and 226,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,335.80, 498,503.70 and 226,047.60 is: 339,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,335.80 : 498,503.70 = 226,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,335.80/498,503.70 = 226,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,335.80x = 498,503.70 × 226,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,335.80x = 112,685,564,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,685,564,976.12/332,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,071.40

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