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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,637.70, 461,456.55 and 228,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,637.70, 461,456.55 and 228,905.70 is: 343,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,637.70 : 461,456.55 = 228,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,637.70/461,456.55 = 228,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,637.70x = 461,456.55 × 228,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,637.70x = 105,630,034,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630,034,597.34/307,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,358.55

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