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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,044.46, 558,961.29 and 226,196.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,044.46, 558,961.29 and 226,196.46 is: 312,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,044.46 : 558,961.29 = 226,196.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,044.46/558,961.29 = 226,196.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,044.46x = 558,961.29 × 226,196.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,044.46x = 126,435,065,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,435,065,075.03/405,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,151.08

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