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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,477.47, 486,840.84 and 228,506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,477.47, 486,840.84 and 228,506.78 is: 342,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,477.47 : 486,840.84 = 228,506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,477.47/486,840.84 = 228,506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,477.47x = 486,840.84 × 228,506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,477.47x = 111,246,430,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,246,430,286.69/324,477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,847.94

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