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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,767.70, 738,935.55 and 226,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,767.70, 738,935.55 and 226,439.70 is: 339,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,767.70 : 738,935.55 = 226,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,767.70/738,935.55 = 226,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,767.70x = 738,935.55 × 226,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,767.70x = 167,324,344,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,324,344,261.34/492,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,560.29

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