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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,771.92, 987,915.84 and 226,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,771.92, 987,915.84 and 226,366.76 is: 339,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,771.92 : 987,915.84 = 226,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,771.92/987,915.84 = 226,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,771.92x = 987,915.84 × 226,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,771.92x = 223,631,307,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,631,307,853.48/658,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,466.97

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