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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,669.92, 607,311.20 and 227,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,669.92, 607,311.20 and 227,326.08 is: 341,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,669.92 : 607,311.20 = 227,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,669.92/607,311.20 = 227,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,669.92x = 607,311.20 × 227,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,669.92x = 138,057,674,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,057,674,436.10/404,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,161.20

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