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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,607.60, 498,911.40 and 227,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,607.60, 498,911.40 and 227,631.60 is: 341,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,607.60 : 498,911.40 = 227,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,607.60/498,911.40 = 227,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,607.60x = 498,911.40 × 227,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,607.60x = 113,568,000,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,568,000,240.24/332,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,447.40

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