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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,035.87, 789,615.41 and 226,664.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,035.87, 789,615.41 and 226,664.19 is: 340,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,035.87 : 789,615.41 = 226,664.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,035.87/789,615.41 = 226,664.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,035.87x = 789,615.41 × 226,664.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,035.87x = 178,977,536,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,977,536,185.85/526,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,238.27

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