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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,393.54, 462,801 and 226,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,393.54, 462,801 and 226,734.24 is: 312,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,393.54 : 462,801 = 226,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,393.54/462,801 = 226,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,393.54x = 462,801 × 226,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,393.54x = 104,932,833,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,932,833,006.24/335,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,864.80

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