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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,591.41, 765,532.44 and 226,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,591.41, 765,532.44 and 226,126.94 is: 339,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,591.41 : 765,532.44 = 226,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,591.41/765,532.44 = 226,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,591.41x = 765,532.44 × 226,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,591.41x = 173,107,510,041.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,107,510,041.77/510,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,033.34

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