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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,522.76, 462,870.92 and 226,591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,522.76, 462,870.92 and 226,591.71 is: 312,594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,522.76 : 462,870.92 = 226,591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,522.76/462,870.92 = 226,591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,522.76x = 462,870.92 × 226,591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,522.76x = 104,882,712,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,882,712,139.12/335,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,594.93

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