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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,238.23, 700,879.61 and 227,066.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,238.23, 700,879.61 and 227,066.00 is: 340,609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,238.23 : 700,879.61 = 227,066.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,238.23/700,879.61 = 227,066.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,238.23x = 700,879.61 × 227,066.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,238.23x = 159,145,924,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,145,924,884.53/467,238.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,609.81

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