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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,803.70, 738,989.55 and 226,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,803.70, 738,989.55 and 226,475.70 is: 339,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,803.70 : 738,989.55 = 226,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,803.70/738,989.55 = 226,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,803.70x = 738,989.55 × 226,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,803.70x = 167,363,175,628.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,363,175,628.94/492,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,614.28

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