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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,256.96, 562,045.50 and 226,003.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,256.96, 562,045.50 and 226,003.26 is: 311,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,256.96 : 562,045.50 = 226,003.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,256.96/562,045.50 = 226,003.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,256.96x = 562,045.50 × 226,003.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,256.96x = 127,024,115,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,024,115,268.33/407,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,901.64

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