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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,701.98, 907,974.63 and 226,519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,701.98, 907,974.63 and 226,519.92 is: 339,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,701.98 : 907,974.63 = 226,519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,701.98/907,974.63 = 226,519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,701.98x = 907,974.63 × 226,519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,701.98x = 205,674,340,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,674,340,549.63/605,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,563.59

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