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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,255.26, 563,360.33 and 226,956.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,255.26, 563,360.33 and 226,956.14 is: 313,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,255.26 : 563,360.33 = 226,956.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,255.26/563,360.33 = 226,956.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,255.26x = 563,360.33 × 226,956.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,255.26x = 127,858,088,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,858,088,958.02/408,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,181.73

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