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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,002.54, 852,949.07 and 227,344.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,002.54, 852,949.07 and 227,344.12 is: 340,794.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,002.54 : 852,949.07 = 227,344.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,002.54/852,949.07 = 227,344.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,002.54x = 852,949.07 × 227,344.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,002.54x = 193,912,953,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,912,953,307.42/569,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,794.53

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