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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,470.63, 789,788.52 and 227,036.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,470.63, 789,788.52 and 227,036.31 is: 340,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,470.63 : 789,788.52 = 227,036.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,470.63/789,788.52 = 227,036.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,470.63x = 789,788.52 × 227,036.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,470.63x = 179,310,671,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,310,671,261.16/526,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,590.07

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