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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,795.04, 940,566 and 227,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,795.04, 940,566 and 227,466.96 is: 341,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,795.04 : 940,566 = 227,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,795.04/940,566 = 227,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,795.04x = 940,566 × 227,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,795.04x = 213,947,688,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,947,688,699.36/626,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,335.96

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