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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,029.39, 563,763.56 and 226,234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,029.39, 563,763.56 and 226,234.58 is: 339,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,029.39 : 563,763.56 = 226,234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,029.39/563,763.56 = 226,234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,029.39x = 563,763.56 × 226,234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,029.39x = 127,542,808,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542,808,265.91/376,029.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,183.08

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