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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,566.16, 677,262.90 and 226,864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,566.16, 677,262.90 and 226,864.33 is: 340,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,566.16 : 677,262.90 = 226,864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,566.16/677,262.90 = 226,864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,566.16x = 677,262.90 × 226,864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,566.16x = 153,646,793,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,646,793,199.94/451,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,253.12

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