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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,799, 341,698.59 and 61,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,799, 341,698.59 and 61,587 is: 92,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,799 : 341,698.59 = 61,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,799/341,698.59 = 61,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,799x = 341,698.59 × 61,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,799x = 21,044,191,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044,191,062.33/227,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,380.52

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