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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,348.72, 462,546.90 and 227,731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,348.72, 462,546.90 and 227,731.94 is: 314,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,348.72 : 462,546.90 = 227,731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,348.72/462,546.90 = 227,731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,348.72x = 462,546.90 × 227,731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,348.72x = 105,336,702,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,336,702,877.99/335,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,110.94

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