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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,621.88, 531,489.55 and 227,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,621.88, 531,489.55 and 227,924.92 is: 341,602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,621.88 : 531,489.55 = 227,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,621.88/531,489.55 = 227,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,621.88x = 531,489.55 × 227,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,621.88x = 121,139,713,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139,713,164.59/354,621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,602.48

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