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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.60, 550,992.30 and 227,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.60, 550,992.30 and 227,014.60 is: 340,842.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.60 : 550,992.30 = 227,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.60/550,992.30 = 227,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.60x = 550,992.30 × 227,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.60x = 125,083,296,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,083,296,587.58/366,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,842.58

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