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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,964.90, 638,404.65 and 226,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,964.90, 638,404.65 and 226,380.90 is: 339,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,964.90 : 638,404.65 = 226,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,964.90/638,404.65 = 226,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,964.90x = 638,404.65 × 226,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,964.90x = 144,522,619,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,522,619,231.19/425,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,282.93

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