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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,312.61, 790,843.46 and 227,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,312.61, 790,843.46 and 227,629.21 is: 341,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,312.61 : 790,843.46 = 227,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,312.61/790,843.46 = 227,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,312.61x = 790,843.46 × 227,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,312.61x = 180,019,072,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,019,072,033.47/527,312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,389.66

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