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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,214.35, 430,821.53 and 227,727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,214.35, 430,821.53 and 227,727.95 is: 341,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,214.35 : 430,821.53 = 227,727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,214.35/430,821.53 = 227,727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,214.35x = 430,821.53 × 227,727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,214.35x = 98,110,102,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,110,102,704.12/287,214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,591.93

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