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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,701.62, 978,813.22 and 226,127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,701.62, 978,813.22 and 226,127.26 is: 339,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,701.62 : 978,813.22 = 226,127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,701.62/978,813.22 = 226,127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,701.62x = 978,813.22 × 226,127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,701.62x = 221,336,351,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,336,351,490.38/652,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,108.02

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