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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,566.46, 908,319.50 and 226,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,566.46, 908,319.50 and 226,459.32 is: 339,677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,566.46 : 908,319.50 = 226,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,566.46/908,319.50 = 226,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,566.46x = 908,319.50 × 226,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,566.46x = 205,697,418,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,697,418,586.64/605,566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,677.69

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