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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,434.31, 562,251.33 and 226,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,434.31, 562,251.33 and 226,148.41 is: 312,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,434.31 : 562,251.33 = 226,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,434.31/562,251.33 = 226,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,434.31x = 562,251.33 × 226,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,434.31x = 127,152,242,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,152,242,894.26/407,434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,080.36

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