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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,477.80, 549,716.70 and 226,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,477.80, 549,716.70 and 226,315.40 is: 339,473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,477.80 : 549,716.70 = 226,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,477.80/549,716.70 = 226,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,477.80x = 549,716.70 × 226,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,477.80x = 124,409,354,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,409,354,847.18/366,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,473.10

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