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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,511.49, 761,265.83 and 226,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,511.49, 761,265.83 and 226,831.91 is: 340,247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,511.49 : 761,265.83 = 226,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,511.49/761,265.83 = 226,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,511.49x = 761,265.83 × 226,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,511.49x = 172,679,377,296.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,679,377,296.15/507,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,247.23

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