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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,010.80, 499,516.20 and 226,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,010.80, 499,516.20 and 226,722.60 is: 340,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,010.80 : 499,516.20 = 226,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,010.80/499,516.20 = 226,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,010.80x = 499,516.20 × 226,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,010.80x = 113,251,611,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,251,611,606.12/333,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,083.90

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