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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,362.20, 846,534 and 227,394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,362.20, 846,534 and 227,394.64 is: 341,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,362.20 : 846,534 = 227,394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,362.20/846,534 = 227,394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,362.20x = 846,534 × 227,394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,362.20x = 192,497,294,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,497,294,177.76/564,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,088.21

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