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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,679.70, 656,519.55 and 227,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,679.70, 656,519.55 and 227,727.70 is: 341,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,679.70 : 656,519.55 = 227,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,679.70/656,519.55 = 227,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,679.70x = 656,519.55 × 227,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,679.70x = 149,507,687,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,507,687,126.54/437,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,591.55

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