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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,787.70, 738,965.55 and 226,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,787.70, 738,965.55 and 226,459.70 is: 339,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,787.70 : 738,965.55 = 226,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,787.70/738,965.55 = 226,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,787.70x = 738,965.55 × 226,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,787.70x = 167,345,916,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,345,916,763.34/492,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,590.29

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