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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,627.70, 656,182.35 and 227,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,627.70, 656,182.35 and 227,675.70 is: 341,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,627.70 : 656,182.35 = 227,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,627.70/656,182.35 = 227,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,627.70x = 656,182.35 × 227,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,627.70x = 149,396,775,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,396,775,863.90/437,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,378.70

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