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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,217.08, 760,973.82 and 226,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,217.08, 760,973.82 and 226,668.72 is: 340,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,217.08 : 760,973.82 = 226,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,217.08/760,973.82 = 226,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,217.08x = 760,973.82 × 226,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,217.08x = 172,488,961,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,488,961,732.91/507,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,069.31

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