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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,967.84, 403,024.88 and 227,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,967.84, 403,024.88 and 227,308.96 is: 313,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,967.84 : 403,024.88 = 227,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,967.84/403,024.88 = 227,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,967.84x = 403,024.88 × 227,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,967.84x = 91,611,166,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,611,166,326.92/291,967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,771.43

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