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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,031.27, 563,066.11 and 226,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,031.27, 563,066.11 and 226,741.58 is: 312,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,031.27 : 563,066.11 = 226,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,031.27/563,066.11 = 226,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,031.27x = 563,066.11 × 226,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,031.27x = 127,670,499,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,670,499,425.85/408,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,893.91

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