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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,593.80, 498,890.70 and 226,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,593.80, 498,890.70 and 226,305.60 is: 339,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,593.80 : 498,890.70 = 226,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,593.80/498,890.70 = 226,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,593.80x = 498,890.70 × 226,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,593.80x = 112,901,759,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,901,759,197.92/332,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,458.40

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