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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,562.80, 498,844.20 and 226,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,562.80, 498,844.20 and 226,274.60 is: 339,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,562.80 : 498,844.20 = 226,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,562.80/498,844.20 = 226,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,562.80x = 498,844.20 × 226,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,562.80x = 112,875,771,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,875,771,817.32/332,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,411.90

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