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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,230.80, 492,049.20 and 228,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,230.80, 492,049.20 and 228,438.80 is: 342,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,230.80 : 492,049.20 = 228,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,230.80/492,049.20 = 228,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,230.80x = 492,049.20 × 228,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,230.80x = 112,403,128,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403,128,788.96/328,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,451.50

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