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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,056.62, 563,106.92 and 226,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,056.62, 563,106.92 and 226,763.90 is: 312,927.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,056.62 : 563,106.92 = 226,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,056.62/563,106.92 = 226,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,056.62x = 563,106.92 × 226,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,056.62x = 127,692,321,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,692,321,296.19/408,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,927.95

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