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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,893.99, 680,938.86 and 226,313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,893.99, 680,938.86 and 226,313.69 is: 339,519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,893.99 : 680,938.86 = 226,313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,893.99/680,938.86 = 226,313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,893.99x = 680,938.86 × 226,313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,893.99x = 154,105,786,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,105,786,070.99/453,893.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,519.34

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