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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,229.30, 492,046.95 and 228,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,229.30, 492,046.95 and 228,437.30 is: 342,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,229.30 : 492,046.95 = 228,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,229.30/492,046.95 = 228,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,229.30x = 492,046.95 × 228,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,229.30x = 112,401,876,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,401,876,731.24/328,229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,449.25

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