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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,876.80, 619,315.20 and 226,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,876.80, 619,315.20 and 226,252.80 is: 339,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,876.80 : 619,315.20 = 226,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,876.80/619,315.20 = 226,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,876.80x = 619,315.20 × 226,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,876.80x = 140,121,798,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,121,798,082.56/412,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,379.20

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