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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,348.22, 462,546.21 and 227,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,348.22, 462,546.21 and 227,731.44 is: 314,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,348.22 : 462,546.21 = 227,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,348.22/462,546.21 = 227,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,348.22x = 462,546.21 × 227,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,348.22x = 105,336,314,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,336,314,469.84/335,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,110.25

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