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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,551.10, 498,826.65 and 227,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,551.10, 498,826.65 and 227,575.10 is: 341,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,551.10 : 498,826.65 = 227,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,551.10/498,826.65 = 227,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,551.10x = 498,826.65 × 227,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,551.10x = 113,520,524,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,520,524,756.42/332,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,362.65

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