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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.26, 563,761.87 and 226,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.26, 563,761.87 and 226,233.45 is: 339,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.26 : 563,761.87 = 226,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.26/563,761.87 = 226,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.26x = 563,761.87 × 226,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.26x = 127,541,792,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,541,792,262.97/376,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,181.40

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