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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,454.37, 846,709.50 and 227,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,454.37, 846,709.50 and 227,449.92 is: 341,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,454.37 : 846,709.50 = 227,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,454.37/846,709.50 = 227,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,454.37x = 846,709.50 × 227,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,454.37x = 192,584,012,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,584,012,066.34/564,454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,186.15

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