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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,382.99, 609,044.94 and 226,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,382.99, 609,044.94 and 226,461.24 is: 339,396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,382.99 : 609,044.94 = 226,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,382.99/609,044.94 = 226,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,382.99x = 609,044.94 × 226,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,382.99x = 137,925,072,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,925,072,328.13/406,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,396.77

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