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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,511.70, 978,767.55 and 226,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,511.70, 978,767.55 and 226,046.70 is: 339,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,511.70 : 978,767.55 = 226,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,511.70/978,767.55 = 226,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,511.70x = 978,767.55 × 226,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,511.70x = 221,247,174,744.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247,174,744.59/652,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,070.05

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