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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,489.20, 635,233.80 and 226,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,489.20, 635,233.80 and 226,881.20 is: 340,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,489.20 : 635,233.80 = 226,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,489.20/635,233.80 = 226,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,489.20x = 635,233.80 × 226,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,489.20x = 144,122,606,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122,606,824.56/423,489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,321.80

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