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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,566.38, 531,406.74 and 227,869.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,566.38, 531,406.74 and 227,869.42 is: 341,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,566.38 : 531,406.74 = 227,869.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,566.38/531,406.74 = 227,869.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,566.38x = 531,406.74 × 227,869.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,566.38x = 121,091,345,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,091,345,627.89/354,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,519.54

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