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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,028.76, 563,762.62 and 226,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,028.76, 563,762.62 and 226,233.95 is: 339,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,028.76 : 563,762.62 = 226,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,028.76/563,762.62 = 226,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,028.76x = 563,762.62 × 226,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,028.76x = 127,542,243,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542,243,819.36/376,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,182.15

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