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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,987.73, 845,784.49 and 226,940.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,987.73, 845,784.49 and 226,940.93 is: 340,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,987.73 : 845,784.49 = 226,940.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,987.73/845,784.49 = 226,940.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,987.73x = 845,784.49 × 226,940.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,987.73x = 191,943,118,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,943,118,740.18/563,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,332.08

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