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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,986.60, 940,566.30 and 227,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,986.60, 940,566.30 and 227,530.60 is: 341,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,986.60 : 940,566.30 = 227,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,986.60/940,566.30 = 227,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,986.60x = 940,566.30 × 227,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,986.60x = 214,007,614,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,007,614,578.78/626,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,327.25

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