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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,063.04, 510,699.36 and 226,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,063.04, 510,699.36 and 226,795.40 is: 312,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,063.04 : 510,699.36 = 226,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,063.04/510,699.36 = 226,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,063.04x = 510,699.36 × 226,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,063.04x = 115,824,265,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,824,265,630.94/370,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,985.23

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