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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,727.20, 696,051.60 and 227,336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,727.20, 696,051.60 and 227,336.80 is: 341,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,727.20 : 696,051.60 = 227,336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,727.20/696,051.60 = 227,336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,727.20x = 696,051.60 × 227,336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,727.20x = 158,238,143,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,238,143,378.88/463,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,231.10

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