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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,834.10, 454,688.55 and 228,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,834.10, 454,688.55 and 228,476.10 is: 343,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,834.10 : 454,688.55 = 228,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,834.10/454,688.55 = 228,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,834.10x = 454,688.55 × 228,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,834.10x = 103,885,466,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,885,466,618.66/302,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,044.15

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