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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,983.60, 550,993.80 and 227,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,983.60, 550,993.80 and 227,015.60 is: 340,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,983.60 : 550,993.80 = 227,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,983.60/550,993.80 = 227,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,983.60x = 550,993.80 × 227,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,983.60x = 125,084,188,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,084,188,103.28/366,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,844.08

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