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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,928.90, 638,350.65 and 226,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,928.90, 638,350.65 and 226,344.90 is: 339,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,928.90 : 638,350.65 = 226,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,928.90/638,350.65 = 226,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,928.90x = 638,350.65 × 226,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,928.90x = 144,487,414,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,487,414,039.19/425,928.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,228.95

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