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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,558.20, 461,337.30 and 228,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,558.20, 461,337.30 and 228,826.20 is: 343,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,558.20 : 461,337.30 = 228,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,558.20/461,337.30 = 228,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,558.20x = 461,337.30 × 228,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,558.20x = 105,566,061,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,566,061,277.26/307,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,239.30

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