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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,718.96, 580,069.52 and 227,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,718.96, 580,069.52 and 227,803 is: 341,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,718.96 : 580,069.52 = 227,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,718.96/580,069.52 = 227,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,718.96x = 580,069.52 × 227,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,718.96x = 132,141,576,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,141,576,864.56/386,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,699.25

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