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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,883.44, 492,277.92 and 226,443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,883.44, 492,277.92 and 226,443.36 is: 339,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,883.44 : 492,277.92 = 226,443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,883.44/492,277.92 = 226,443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,883.44x = 492,277.92 × 226,443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,883.44x = 111,473,066,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,473,066,258.61/327,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,977.73

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