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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,586.60, 430,338.90 and 227,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,586.60, 430,338.90 and 227,910.20 is: 342,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,586.60 : 430,338.90 = 227,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,586.60/430,338.90 = 227,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,586.60x = 430,338.90 × 227,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,586.60x = 98,078,624,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078,624,766.78/286,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,230.32

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