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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,764.41, 846,958.68 and 227,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,764.41, 846,958.68 and 227,718.01 is: 341,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,764.41 : 846,958.68 = 227,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,764.41/846,958.68 = 227,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,764.41x = 846,958.68 × 227,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,764.41x = 192,867,745,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,867,745,161.83/564,764.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,501.24

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