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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,828.61, 568,778.73 and 227,930.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,828.61, 568,778.73 and 227,930.19 is: 341,316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,828.61 : 568,778.73 = 227,930.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,828.61/568,778.73 = 227,930.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,828.61x = 568,778.73 × 227,930.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,828.61x = 129,641,843,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641,843,996.86/379,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,316.69

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