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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,385.96, 462,790.58 and 226,726.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,385.96, 462,790.58 and 226,726.73 is: 312,854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,385.96 : 462,790.58 = 226,726.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,385.96/462,790.58 = 226,726.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,385.96x = 462,790.58 × 226,726.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,385.96x = 104,926,992,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,926,992,508.72/335,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,854.46

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