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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,170.86, 698,988.39 and 226,202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,170.86, 698,988.39 and 226,202.29 is: 339,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,170.86 : 698,988.39 = 226,202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,170.86/698,988.39 = 226,202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,170.86x = 698,988.39 × 226,202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,170.86x = 158,112,771,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,112,771,905.68/466,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,173.43

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