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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.60, 550,977.30 and 227,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.60, 550,977.30 and 227,004.60 is: 340,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.60 : 550,977.30 = 227,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.60/550,977.30 = 227,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.60x = 550,977.30 × 227,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.60x = 125,074,381,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,074,381,595.58/366,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,827.58

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