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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,176.68, 1,299,337.50 and 226,479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,176.68, 1,299,337.50 and 226,479.18 is: 339,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,176.68 : 1,299,337.50 = 226,479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,176.68/1,299,337.50 = 226,479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,176.68x = 1,299,337.50 × 226,479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,176.68x = 294,272,891,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,272,891,543.25/866,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,737.72

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