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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,350.72, 462,549.66 and 227,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,350.72, 462,549.66 and 227,733.94 is: 314,113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,350.72 : 462,549.66 = 227,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,350.72/462,549.66 = 227,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,350.72x = 462,549.66 × 227,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,350.72x = 105,338,256,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,338,256,517.46/335,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,113.70

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