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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,994.92, 847,284.64 and 227,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,994.92, 847,284.64 and 227,945.44 is: 341,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,994.92 : 847,284.64 = 227,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,994.92/847,284.64 = 227,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,994.92x = 847,284.64 × 227,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,994.92x = 193,134,670,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,134,670,070.04/564,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,834.35

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