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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,895.50, 1,391,843.25 and 227,479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,895.50, 1,391,843.25 and 227,479.50 is: 341,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,895.50 : 1,391,843.25 = 227,479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,895.50/1,391,843.25 = 227,479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,895.50x = 1,391,843.25 × 227,479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,895.50x = 316,615,806,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,615,806,588.38/927,895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,219.25

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