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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,427.03, 502,940.45 and 227,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,427.03, 502,940.45 and 227,489.36 is: 341,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,427.03 : 502,940.45 = 227,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,427.03/502,940.45 = 227,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,427.03x = 502,940.45 × 227,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,427.03x = 114,413,597,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,413,597,436.46/335,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,098.32

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