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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,276.72, 406,310.28 and 229,818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,276.72, 406,310.28 and 229,818.72 is: 317,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,276.72 : 406,310.28 = 229,818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,276.72/406,310.28 = 229,818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,276.72x = 406,310.28 × 229,818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,276.72x = 93,377,708,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377,708,472.44/294,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,312.59

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