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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,982.50, 521,600.60 and 227,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,982.50, 521,600.60 and 227,994.14 is: 341,746.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,982.50 : 521,600.60 = 227,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,982.50/521,600.60 = 227,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,982.50x = 521,600.60 × 227,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,982.50x = 118,921,880,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,921,880,220.48/347,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,746.73

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