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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,717.54, 550,214.83 and 226,658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,717.54, 550,214.83 and 226,658.12 is: 312,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,717.54 : 550,214.83 = 226,658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,717.54/550,214.83 = 226,658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,717.54x = 550,214.83 × 226,658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,717.54x = 124,710,658,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,710,658,963.92/398,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,779.47

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