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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,592.61, 677,302.44 and 226,890.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,592.61, 677,302.44 and 226,890.71 is: 340,292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,592.61 : 677,302.44 = 226,890.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,592.61/677,302.44 = 226,890.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,592.61x = 677,302.44 × 226,890.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,592.61x = 153,673,631,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,673,631,496.33/451,592.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,292.62

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