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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,220.60, 430,830.90 and 227,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,220.60, 430,830.90 and 227,734.20 is: 341,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,220.60 : 430,830.90 = 227,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,220.60/430,830.90 = 227,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,220.60x = 430,830.90 × 227,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,220.60x = 98,114,930,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,114,930,346.78/287,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,601.30

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