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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,709.38, 766,035.27 and 226,318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,709.38, 766,035.27 and 226,318.02 is: 339,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,709.38 : 766,035.27 = 226,318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,709.38/766,035.27 = 226,318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,709.38x = 766,035.27 × 226,318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,709.38x = 173,367,585,556.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,367,585,556.57/510,709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,464.27

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