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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,991.49, 845,776.68 and 226,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,991.49, 845,776.68 and 226,918.27 is: 340,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,991.49 : 845,776.68 = 226,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,991.49/845,776.68 = 226,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,991.49x = 845,776.68 × 226,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,991.49x = 191,922,183,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,922,183,997.33/563,991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,292.69

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