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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,755.27, 550,260.34 and 226,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,755.27, 550,260.34 and 226,649.31 is: 312,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,755.27 : 550,260.34 = 226,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,755.27/550,260.34 = 226,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,755.27x = 550,260.34 × 226,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,755.27x = 124,716,123,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,716,123,751.27/398,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,763.57

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