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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,979.56, 521,596.20 and 227,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,979.56, 521,596.20 and 227,991.20 is: 341,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,979.56 : 521,596.20 = 227,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,979.56/521,596.20 = 227,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,979.56x = 521,596.20 × 227,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,979.56x = 118,919,345,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,919,345,712.40/347,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,742.33

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