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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,874.74, 844,469.93 and 226,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,874.74, 844,469.93 and 226,151.82 is: 339,291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,874.74 : 844,469.93 = 226,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,874.74/844,469.93 = 226,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,874.74x = 844,469.93 × 226,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,874.74x = 190,978,412,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,978,412,170.15/562,874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,291.14

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