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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,247.52, 546,821.58 and 226,485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,247.52, 546,821.58 and 226,485.29 is: 312,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,247.52 : 546,821.58 = 226,485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,247.52/546,821.58 = 226,485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,247.52x = 546,821.58 × 226,485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,247.52x = 123,847,045,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,847,045,491.61/396,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,549.70

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