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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,822.80, 550,234.20 and 226,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,822.80, 550,234.20 and 226,660.40 is: 339,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,822.80 : 550,234.20 = 226,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,822.80/550,234.20 = 226,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,822.80x = 550,234.20 × 226,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,822.80x = 124,716,303,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,716,303,865.68/366,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,990.60

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