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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,902.47, 942,105.62 and 228,570.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,902.47, 942,105.62 and 228,570.85 is: 342,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,902.47 : 942,105.62 = 228,570.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,902.47/942,105.62 = 228,570.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,902.47x = 942,105.62 × 228,570.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,902.47x = 215,337,882,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,337,882,353.18/627,902.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,947.98

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