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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,216.08, 760,972.32 and 226,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,216.08, 760,972.32 and 226,667.72 is: 340,067.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,216.08 : 760,972.32 = 226,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,216.08/760,972.32 = 226,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,216.08x = 760,972.32 × 226,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,216.08x = 172,487,862,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,487,862,659.94/507,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,067.81

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