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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,972.60, 695,958.90 and 227,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,972.60, 695,958.90 and 227,776.60 is: 341,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,972.60 : 695,958.90 = 227,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,972.60/695,958.90 = 227,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,972.60x = 695,958.90 × 227,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,972.60x = 158,523,151,981.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,523,151,981.74/463,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,664.90

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