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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,447.63, 562,252.02 and 226,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,447.63, 562,252.02 and 226,148.97 is: 312,071.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,447.63 : 562,252.02 = 226,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,447.63/562,252.02 = 226,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,447.63x = 562,252.02 × 226,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,447.63x = 127,152,716,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,152,716,463.81/407,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,071.31

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