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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,941.97, 942,164.46 and 228,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,941.97, 942,164.46 and 228,610.35 is: 343,007.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,941.97 : 942,164.46 = 228,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,941.97/942,164.46 = 228,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,941.97x = 942,164.46 × 228,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,941.97x = 215,388,546,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,388,546,958.16/627,941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,007.09

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