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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,272.29, 656,258.36 and 226,970.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,272.29, 656,258.36 and 226,970.37 is: 340,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,272.29 : 656,258.36 = 226,970.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,272.29/656,258.36 = 226,970.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,272.29x = 656,258.36 × 226,970.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,272.29x = 148,951,201,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,951,201,649.94/437,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,637.18

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