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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,010.80, 607,953.60 and 227,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,010.80, 607,953.60 and 227,863.80 is: 342,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,010.80 : 607,953.60 = 227,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,010.80/607,953.60 = 227,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,010.80x = 607,953.60 × 227,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,010.80x = 138,530,617,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,530,617,519.68/405,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,041.79

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