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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,623.38, 531,491.80 and 227,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,623.38, 531,491.80 and 227,926.42 is: 341,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,623.38 : 531,491.80 = 227,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,623.38/531,491.80 = 227,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,623.38x = 531,491.80 × 227,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,623.38x = 121,141,023,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,141,023,233.36/354,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,604.73

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