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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,516.94, 1,338,775.51 and 227,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,516.94, 1,338,775.51 and 227,668.94 is: 341,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,516.94 : 1,338,775.51 = 227,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,516.94/1,338,775.51 = 227,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,516.94x = 1,338,775.51 × 227,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,516.94x = 304,797,601,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,797,601,259.66/892,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,503.44

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