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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,067.58, 609,700.15 and 226,503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,067.58, 609,700.15 and 226,503.83 is: 340,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,067.58 : 609,700.15 = 226,503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,067.58/609,700.15 = 226,503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,067.58x = 609,700.15 × 226,503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,067.58x = 138,099,419,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099,419,126.58/406,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,089.74

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