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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,059.79, 510,694.88 and 226,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,059.79, 510,694.88 and 226,792.15 is: 312,980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,059.79 : 510,694.88 = 226,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,059.79/510,694.88 = 226,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,059.79x = 510,694.88 × 226,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,059.79x = 115,821,589,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,821,589,829.19/370,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,980.75

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