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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,040.90, 460,561.35 and 228,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,040.90, 460,561.35 and 228,308.90 is: 342,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,040.90 : 460,561.35 = 228,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,040.90/460,561.35 = 228,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,040.90x = 460,561.35 × 228,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,040.90x = 105,150,255,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,150,255,201.02/307,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,463.35

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