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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,662.59, 677,603.24 and 226,463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,662.59, 677,603.24 and 226,463.56 is: 339,750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,662.59 : 677,603.24 = 226,463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,662.59/677,603.24 = 226,463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,662.59x = 677,603.24 × 226,463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,662.59x = 153,452,441,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,452,441,997.93/451,662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,750.17

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