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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,639.20, 461,458.80 and 228,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,639.20, 461,458.80 and 228,907.20 is: 343,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,639.20 : 461,458.80 = 228,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,639.20/461,458.80 = 228,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,639.20x = 461,458.80 × 228,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,639.20x = 105,631,241,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,631,241,823.36/307,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,360.80

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