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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,042.22, 519,624.18 and 226,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,042.22, 519,624.18 and 226,799.58 is: 339,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,042.22 : 519,624.18 = 226,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,042.22/519,624.18 = 226,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,042.22x = 519,624.18 × 226,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,042.22x = 117,850,545,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,850,545,781.84/347,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,585.62

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