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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,427.43, 751,868.97 and 227,723.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,427.43, 751,868.97 and 227,723.33 is: 341,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,427.43 : 751,868.97 = 227,723.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,427.43/751,868.97 = 227,723.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,427.43x = 751,868.97 × 227,723.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,427.43x = 171,218,106,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,106,597.78/501,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,461.39

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