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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,507.99, 767,265.81 and 227,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,507.99, 767,265.81 and 227,121.97 is: 340,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,507.99 : 767,265.81 = 227,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,507.99/767,265.81 = 227,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,507.99x = 767,265.81 × 227,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,507.99x = 174,262,922,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,262,922,280.85/511,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,684.65

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