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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,664.62, 507,000.40 and 226,065.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,664.62, 507,000.40 and 226,065.56 is: 338,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,664.62 : 507,000.40 = 226,065.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,664.62/507,000.40 = 226,065.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,664.62x = 507,000.40 × 226,065.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,664.62x = 114,615,326,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,615,326,246.06/338,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,433.12

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