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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,036.44, 675,719.46 and 226,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,036.44, 675,719.46 and 226,134.36 is: 338,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,036.44 : 675,719.46 = 226,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,036.44/675,719.46 = 226,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,036.44x = 675,719.46 × 226,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,036.44x = 152,803,387,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,803,387,626.65/451,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,782.80

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