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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,445.60, 414,552.72 and 228,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,445.60, 414,552.72 and 228,699.04 is: 315,557.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,445.60 : 414,552.72 = 228,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,445.60/414,552.72 = 228,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,445.60x = 414,552.72 × 228,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,445.60x = 94,807,809,093.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807,809,093.39/300,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,557.32

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