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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,726.80, 656,590.20 and 227,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,726.80, 656,590.20 and 227,774.80 is: 341,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,726.80 : 656,590.20 = 227,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,726.80/656,590.20 = 227,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,726.80x = 656,590.20 × 227,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,726.80x = 149,554,701,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,554,701,486.96/437,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,662.20

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