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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,377.78, 845,105.69 and 226,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,377.78, 845,105.69 and 226,418.72 is: 339,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,377.78 : 845,105.69 = 226,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,377.78/845,105.69 = 226,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,377.78x = 845,105.69 × 226,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,377.78x = 191,347,748,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,347,748,594.52/563,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,643.76

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