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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,999.30, 607,498.95 and 227,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,999.30, 607,498.95 and 227,512.10 is: 341,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,999.30 : 607,498.95 = 227,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,999.30/607,498.95 = 227,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,999.30x = 607,498.95 × 227,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,999.30x = 138,213,361,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,213,361,862.30/404,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,268.15

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