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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,897, 1,391,845.50 and 227,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,897, 1,391,845.50 and 227,481 is: 341,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,897 : 1,391,845.50 = 227,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,897/1,391,845.50 = 227,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,897x = 1,391,845.50 × 227,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,897x = 316,618,406,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,618,406,185.50/927,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,221.50

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