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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,511.97, 518,833.44 and 226,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,511.97, 518,833.44 and 226,271.07 is: 338,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,511.97 : 518,833.44 = 226,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,511.97/518,833.44 = 226,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,511.97x = 518,833.44 × 226,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,511.97x = 117,396,997,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396,997,620.58/346,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,796.37

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