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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,588.09, 503,181.33 and 227,650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,588.09, 503,181.33 and 227,650.09 is: 341,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,588.09 : 503,181.33 = 227,650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,588.09/503,181.33 = 227,650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,588.09x = 503,181.33 × 227,650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,588.09x = 114,549,274,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,549,274,371.99/335,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,338.92

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