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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,007.20, 607,219.20 and 227,568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,007.20, 607,219.20 and 227,568.60 is: 341,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,007.20 : 607,219.20 = 227,568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,007.20/607,219.20 = 227,568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,007.20x = 607,219.20 × 227,568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,007.20x = 138,184,023,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,184,023,237.12/405,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,189.05

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