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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,987.30, 550,480.95 and 227,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,987.30, 550,480.95 and 227,019.30 is: 340,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987.30 : 550,480.95 = 227,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987.30/550,480.95 = 227,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987.30x = 550,480.95 × 227,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987.30x = 124,969,799,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,969,799,932.34/366,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,528.95

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