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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,228.30, 492,045.45 and 228,436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,228.30, 492,045.45 and 228,436.30 is: 342,447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,228.30 : 492,045.45 = 228,436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,228.30/492,045.45 = 228,436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,228.30x = 492,045.45 × 228,436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,228.30x = 112,401,042,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,401,042,029.84/328,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,447.75

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