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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,629.08, 908,468.70 and 226,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,629.08, 908,468.70 and 226,511.80 is: 339,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,629.08 : 908,468.70 = 226,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,629.08/908,468.70 = 226,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,629.08x = 908,468.70 × 226,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,629.08x = 205,778,880,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,778,880,480.66/605,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,777.08

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