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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,452.90, 1,301,140.05 and 227,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,452.90, 1,301,140.05 and 227,741.55 is: 341,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,452.90 : 1,301,140.05 = 227,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,452.90/1,301,140.05 = 227,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,452.90x = 1,301,140.05 × 227,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,452.90x = 296,323,651,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,323,651,754.08/867,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,602.01

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