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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.52, 978,354.68 and 226,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.52, 978,354.68 and 226,088.56 is: 339,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.52 : 978,354.68 = 226,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.52/978,354.68 = 226,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.52x = 978,354.68 × 226,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.52x = 221,194,800,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,194,800,770.46/652,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,129.69

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