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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,260.14, 655,990.65 and 226,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,260.14, 655,990.65 and 226,851.30 is: 340,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,260.14 : 655,990.65 = 226,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,260.14/655,990.65 = 226,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,260.14x = 655,990.65 × 226,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,260.14x = 148,812,331,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,812,331,740.35/437,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,329.06

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