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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,371.61, 428,265.02 and 229,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,371.61, 428,265.02 and 229,881.65 is: 344,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,371.61 : 428,265.02 = 229,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,371.61/428,265.02 = 229,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,371.61x = 428,265.02 × 229,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,371.61x = 98,450,267,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,450,267,868.26/285,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,989.71

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