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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,275.46, 563,370.88 and 226,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,275.46, 563,370.88 and 226,964.16 is: 313,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,275.46 : 563,370.88 = 226,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,275.46/563,370.88 = 226,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,275.46x = 563,370.88 × 226,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,275.46x = 127,864,998,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,864,998,547.66/408,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,183.16

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