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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,968.89, 520,179.03 and 227,768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,968.89, 520,179.03 and 227,768.27 is: 341,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,968.89 : 520,179.03 = 227,768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,968.89/520,179.03 = 227,768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,968.89x = 520,179.03 × 227,768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,968.89x = 118,480,279,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,480,279,053.83/346,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,472.35

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