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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,033.62, 552,046.59 and 227,946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,033.62, 552,046.59 and 227,946.69 is: 314,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,033.62 : 552,046.59 = 227,946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,033.62/552,046.59 = 227,946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,033.62x = 552,046.59 × 227,946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,033.62x = 125,837,192,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,837,192,916.29/400,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,566.54

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