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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,435.52, 516,658.40 and 226,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,435.52, 516,658.40 and 226,859.84 is: 340,293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,435.52 : 516,658.40 = 226,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,435.52/516,658.40 = 226,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,435.52x = 516,658.40 × 226,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,435.52x = 117,209,041,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,209,041,958.66/344,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,293.13

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