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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,799.90, 638,157.15 and 226,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,799.90, 638,157.15 and 226,215.90 is: 339,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,799.90 : 638,157.15 = 226,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,799.90/638,157.15 = 226,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,799.90x = 638,157.15 × 226,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,799.90x = 144,361,294,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,361,294,028.69/425,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,035.53

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