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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,639.14, 677,372.22 and 226,937.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,639.14, 677,372.22 and 226,937.34 is: 340,362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,639.14 : 677,372.22 = 226,937.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,639.14/677,372.22 = 226,937.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,639.14x = 677,372.22 × 226,937.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,639.14x = 153,721,049,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,721,049,796.70/451,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,362.55

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