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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,336.48, 639,891.99 and 226,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,336.48, 639,891.99 and 226,823.76 is: 340,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,336.48 : 639,891.99 = 226,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,336.48/639,891.99 = 226,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,336.48x = 639,891.99 × 226,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,336.48x = 145,142,707,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142,707,165.68/426,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,441.68

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