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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,514.29, 677,308.29 and 226,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,514.29, 677,308.29 and 226,759.12 is: 340,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,514.29 : 677,308.29 = 226,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,514.29/677,308.29 = 226,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,514.29x = 677,308.29 × 226,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,514.29x = 153,585,831,809.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,585,831,809.11/451,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,157.19

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