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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,985.60, 940,564.80 and 227,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,985.60, 940,564.80 and 227,529.60 is: 341,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,985.60 : 940,564.80 = 227,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,985.60/940,564.80 = 227,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,985.60x = 940,564.80 × 227,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,985.60x = 214,006,332,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,006,332,718.08/626,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,325.75

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