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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,694.61, 677,578.77 and 226,939.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,694.61, 677,578.77 and 226,939.05 is: 340,427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,694.61 : 677,578.77 = 226,939.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,694.61/677,578.77 = 226,939.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,694.61x = 677,578.77 × 226,939.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,694.61x = 153,769,082,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,769,082,363.97/451,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,427.09

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