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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,927.20, 655,412.40 and 226,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,927.20, 655,412.40 and 226,975.20 is: 340,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,927.20 : 655,412.40 = 226,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,927.20/655,412.40 = 226,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,927.20x = 655,412.40 × 226,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,927.20x = 148,762,360,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,762,360,572.48/436,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,474.02

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