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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,444.17, 873,309.50 and 227,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,444.17, 873,309.50 and 227,043 is: 340,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,444.17 : 873,309.50 = 227,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,444.17/873,309.50 = 227,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,444.17x = 873,309.50 × 227,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,444.17x = 198,278,808,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278,808,524.70/582,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,425.43

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