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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,832.08, 463,298.34 and 226,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,832.08, 463,298.34 and 226,901.26 is: 313,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,832.08 : 463,298.34 = 226,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,832.08/463,298.34 = 226,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,832.08x = 463,298.34 × 226,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,832.08x = 105,122,975,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,122,975,943.66/335,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,022.43

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