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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,784.19, 701,079.72 and 227,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,784.19, 701,079.72 and 227,955.34 is: 341,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,784.19 : 701,079.72 = 227,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,784.19/701,079.72 = 227,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,784.19x = 701,079.72 × 227,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,784.19x = 159,814,865,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,814,865,939.71/467,784.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,642.30

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