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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,979, 558,871.02 and 226,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,979, 558,871.02 and 226,131 is: 312,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,979 : 558,871.02 = 226,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,979/558,871.02 = 226,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,979x = 558,871.02 × 226,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,979x = 126,378,062,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,378,062,623.62/404,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,060.78

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