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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,755.98, 908,055.36 and 226,573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,755.98, 908,055.36 and 226,573.92 is: 339,644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,755.98 : 908,055.36 = 226,573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,755.98/908,055.36 = 226,573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,755.98x = 908,055.36 × 226,573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,755.98x = 205,741,662,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,741,662,492.21/605,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,644.46

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