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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,347.28, 389,492.28 and 228,692.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,347.28, 389,492.28 and 228,692.88 is: 315,477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,347.28 : 389,492.28 = 228,692.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,347.28/389,492.28 = 228,692.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,347.28x = 389,492.28 × 228,692.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,347.28x = 89,074,111,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,074,111,250.97/282,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,477.14

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