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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,544.10, 498,816.15 and 227,568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,544.10, 498,816.15 and 227,568.10 is: 341,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,544.10 : 498,816.15 = 227,568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,544.10/498,816.15 = 227,568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,544.10x = 498,816.15 × 227,568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,544.10x = 113,514,643,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,514,643,504.82/332,544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,352.15

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