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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,186.86, 846,490.95 and 227,323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,186.86, 846,490.95 and 227,323.07 is: 341,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,186.86 : 846,490.95 = 227,323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,186.86/846,490.95 = 227,323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,186.86x = 846,490.95 × 227,323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,186.86x = 192,426,917,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,426,917,248.76/564,186.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,069.48

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