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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,663.33, 550,202.07 and 226,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,663.33, 550,202.07 and 226,607.18 is: 312,744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,663.33 : 550,202.07 = 226,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,663.33/550,202.07 = 226,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,663.33x = 550,202.07 × 226,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,663.33x = 124,679,736,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,679,736,761.85/398,663.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,744.44

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