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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,568.97, 908,540.31 and 226,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,568.97, 908,540.31 and 226,528 is: 339,861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,568.97 : 908,540.31 = 226,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,568.97/908,540.31 = 226,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,568.97x = 908,540.31 × 226,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,568.97x = 205,809,819,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,809,819,343.68/605,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,861.90

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