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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,660.59, 677,600.24 and 226,461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,660.59, 677,600.24 and 226,461.56 is: 339,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,660.59 : 677,600.24 = 226,461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,660.59/677,600.24 = 226,461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,660.59x = 677,600.24 × 226,461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,660.59x = 153,450,402,886.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,450,402,886.47/451,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,747.16

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