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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,030.60, 432,045.90 and 228,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,030.60, 432,045.90 and 228,544.20 is: 342,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,030.60 : 432,045.90 = 228,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,030.60/432,045.90 = 228,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,030.60x = 432,045.90 × 228,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,030.60x = 98,741,584,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,741,584,578.78/288,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,816.30

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