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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,897.50, 1,391,846.25 and 227,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,897.50, 1,391,846.25 and 227,481.50 is: 341,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,897.50 : 1,391,846.25 = 227,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,897.50/1,391,846.25 = 227,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,897.50x = 1,391,846.25 × 227,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,897.50x = 316,619,272,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,619,272,719.38/927,897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,222.25

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