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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,558.52, 520,965.18 and 227,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,558.52, 520,965.18 and 227,569.98 is: 341,111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,558.52 : 520,965.18 = 227,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,558.52/520,965.18 = 227,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,558.52x = 520,965.18 × 227,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,558.52x = 118,556,035,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,556,035,593.30/347,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,111.00

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