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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,999.40, 458,999.10 and 227,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,999.40, 458,999.10 and 227,267.40 is: 340,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,999.40 : 458,999.10 = 227,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,999.40/458,999.10 = 227,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,999.40x = 458,999.10 × 227,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,999.40x = 104,315,532,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,315,532,059.34/305,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,901.10

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