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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,591.10, 454,324.05 and 228,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,591.10, 454,324.05 and 228,233.10 is: 342,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,591.10 : 454,324.05 = 228,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,591.10/454,324.05 = 228,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,591.10x = 454,324.05 × 228,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,591.10x = 103,691,786,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,691,786,336.06/302,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,679.56

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