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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,786.28, 550,372.35 and 226,730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,786.28, 550,372.35 and 226,730.17 is: 312,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,786.28 : 550,372.35 = 226,730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,786.28/550,372.35 = 226,730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,786.28x = 550,372.35 × 226,730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,786.28x = 124,786,016,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,786,016,478.80/398,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,914.52

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