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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,333, 939,496.96 and 226,880.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,333, 939,496.96 and 226,880.28 is: 340,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,333 : 939,496.96 = 226,880.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,333/939,496.96 = 226,880.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,333x = 939,496.96 × 226,880.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,333x = 213,153,333,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,153,333,343.95/626,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,319.50

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