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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,900, 1,391,850 and 227,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,900, 1,391,850 and 227,484 is: 341,226

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,900 : 1,391,850 = 227,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,900/1,391,850 = 227,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,900x = 1,391,850 × 227,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,900x = 316,623,605,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,623,605,400/927,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,226

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