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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,711.20, 448,254.60 and 228,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,711.20, 448,254.60 and 228,852.40 is: 342,276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,711.20 : 448,254.60 = 228,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,711.20/448,254.60 = 228,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,711.20x = 448,254.60 × 228,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,711.20x = 102,584,141,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,584,141,021.04/299,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,276.64

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