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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,637.14, 479,746.05 and 226,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,637.14, 479,746.05 and 226,855.70 is: 313,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,637.14 : 479,746.05 = 226,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,637.14/479,746.05 = 226,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,637.14x = 479,746.05 × 226,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,637.14x = 108,833,125,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,833,125,994.99/347,637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,065.30

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