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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,187.23, 846,491.52 and 227,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,187.23, 846,491.52 and 227,323.46 is: 341,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,187.23 : 846,491.52 = 227,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,187.23/846,491.52 = 227,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,187.23x = 846,491.52 × 227,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,187.23x = 192,427,376,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,427,376,954.60/564,187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,070.07

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