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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,968.68, 821,624.52 and 227,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,968.68, 821,624.52 and 227,734.28 is: 341,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,968.68 : 821,624.52 = 227,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,968.68/821,624.52 = 227,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,968.68x = 821,624.52 × 227,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,968.68x = 187,112,068,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,112,068,492.55/547,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,464.90

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