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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,731.60, 520,097.40 and 226,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,731.60, 520,097.40 and 226,981.20 is: 340,471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,731.60 : 520,097.40 = 226,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,731.60/520,097.40 = 226,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,731.60x = 520,097.40 × 226,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,731.60x = 118,052,331,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,052,331,968.88/346,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,471.80

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