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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,225.60, 430,838.40 and 227,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,225.60, 430,838.40 and 227,739.20 is: 341,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,225.60 : 430,838.40 = 227,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,225.60/430,838.40 = 227,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,225.60x = 430,838.40 × 227,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,225.60x = 98,118,792,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,118,792,545.28/287,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,608.80

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