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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,578, 1,226,436.12 and 226,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,578, 1,226,436.12 and 226,602 is: 339,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,578 : 1,226,436.12 = 226,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,578/1,226,436.12 = 226,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,578x = 1,226,436.12 × 226,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,578x = 277,912,877,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,912,877,664.24/817,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,922.16

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