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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,251.14, 655,977.15 and 226,842.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,251.14, 655,977.15 and 226,842.30 is: 340,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,251.14 : 655,977.15 = 226,842.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,251.14/655,977.15 = 226,842.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,251.14x = 655,977.15 × 226,842.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,251.14x = 148,803,365,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,803,365,453.45/437,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,315.56

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