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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,730.79, 718,018.43 and 226,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,730.79, 718,018.43 and 226,010.79 is: 338,979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,730.79 : 718,018.43 = 226,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,730.79/718,018.43 = 226,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,730.79x = 718,018.43 × 226,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,730.79x = 162,279,911,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,279,911,468.81/478,730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,979.47

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