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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,569.91, 677,268.53 and 226,868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,569.91, 677,268.53 and 226,868.08 is: 340,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,569.91 : 677,268.53 = 226,868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,569.91/677,268.53 = 226,868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,569.91x = 677,268.53 × 226,868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,569.91x = 153,650,608,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,650,608,218.01/451,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,258.74

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