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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,513.98, 518,836.44 and 226,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,513.98, 518,836.44 and 226,273.08 is: 338,799.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,513.98 : 518,836.44 = 226,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,513.98/518,836.44 = 226,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,513.98x = 518,836.44 × 226,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,513.98x = 117,398,719,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,398,719,295.04/346,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,799.37

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