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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,577, 483,947.04 and 227,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,577, 483,947.04 and 227,993.12 is: 342,047.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,577 : 483,947.04 = 227,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,577/483,947.04 = 227,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,577x = 483,947.04 × 227,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,577x = 110,336,595,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,336,595,564.37/322,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,047.31

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