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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,641.04, 563,461.56 and 227,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,641.04, 563,461.56 and 227,586 is: 341,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,641.04 : 563,461.56 = 227,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,641.04/563,461.56 = 227,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,641.04x = 563,461.56 × 227,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,641.04x = 128,235,962,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235,962,594.16/375,641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,379.00

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