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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,245.88, 445,606.34 and 227,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,245.88, 445,606.34 and 227,436.84 is: 340,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,245.88 : 445,606.34 = 227,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,245.88/445,606.34 = 227,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,245.88x = 445,606.34 × 227,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,245.88x = 101,347,297,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,347,297,853.57/297,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,954.42

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