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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,206.71, 483,357.50 and 227,851.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,206.71, 483,357.50 and 227,851.98 is: 314,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,206.71 : 483,357.50 = 227,851.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,206.71/483,357.50 = 227,851.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,206.71x = 483,357.50 × 227,851.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,206.71x = 110,133,963,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,133,963,422.85/350,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,482.73

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