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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,511.30, 498,766.95 and 226,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,511.30, 498,766.95 and 226,223.10 is: 339,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,511.30 : 498,766.95 = 226,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,511.30/498,766.95 = 226,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,511.30x = 498,766.95 × 226,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,511.30x = 112,832,605,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,832,605,606.55/332,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,334.65

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