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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,964.60, 550,965.30 and 226,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,964.60, 550,965.30 and 226,996.60 is: 340,815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,964.60 : 550,965.30 = 226,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,964.60/550,965.30 = 226,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,964.60x = 550,965.30 × 226,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,964.60x = 125,067,249,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,067,249,817.98/366,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,815.57

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