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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,567.97, 908,538.81 and 226,527

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,567.97, 908,538.81 and 226,527 is: 339,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,567.97 : 908,538.81 = 226,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,567.97/908,538.81 = 226,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,567.97x = 908,538.81 × 226,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,567.97x = 205,808,571,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,808,571,012.87/605,567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,860.40

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