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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,760, 559,950.72 and 226,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,760, 559,950.72 and 226,912 is: 313,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,760 : 559,950.72 = 226,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,760/559,950.72 = 226,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,760x = 559,950.72 × 226,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,760x = 127,059,537,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,059,537,776.64/405,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,139.63

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