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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,544.20, 461,316.30 and 228,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,544.20, 461,316.30 and 228,812.20 is: 343,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,544.20 : 461,316.30 = 228,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,544.20/461,316.30 = 228,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,544.20x = 461,316.30 × 228,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,544.20x = 105,554,797,498.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,554,797,498.86/307,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,218.30

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