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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,030.78, 563,065.41 and 226,741.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,030.78, 563,065.41 and 226,741.08 is: 312,893.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,030.78 : 563,065.41 = 226,741.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,030.78/563,065.41 = 226,741.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,030.78x = 563,065.41 × 226,741.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,030.78x = 127,670,059,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,670,059,174.04/408,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,893.21

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