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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,948.72, 942,174.59 and 228,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,948.72, 942,174.59 and 228,617.10 is: 343,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,948.72 : 942,174.59 = 228,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,948.72/942,174.59 = 228,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,948.72x = 942,174.59 × 228,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,948.72x = 215,397,221,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,397,221,316.40/627,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,017.22

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