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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,300.71, 888,206.72 and 227,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,300.71, 888,206.72 and 227,507.22 is: 341,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,300.71 : 888,206.72 = 227,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,300.71/888,206.72 = 227,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,300.71x = 888,206.72 × 227,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,300.71x = 202,073,440,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,073,440,514.98/592,300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,166.97

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