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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,377.26, 795,223.04 and 226,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,377.26, 795,223.04 and 226,969.50 is: 340,307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,377.26 : 795,223.04 = 226,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,377.26/795,223.04 = 226,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,377.26x = 795,223.04 × 226,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,377.26x = 180,491,374,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,491,374,642.43/530,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,307.53

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