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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,855.20, 931,692.40 and 226,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,855.20, 931,692.40 and 226,871.20 is: 340,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,855.20 : 931,692.40 = 226,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,855.20/931,692.40 = 226,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,855.20x = 931,692.40 × 226,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,855.20x = 211,374,172,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,374,172,818.88/620,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,456.47

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