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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,235.30, 492,055.95 and 228,443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,235.30, 492,055.95 and 228,443.30 is: 342,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,235.30 : 492,055.95 = 228,443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,235.30/492,055.95 = 228,443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,235.30x = 492,055.95 × 228,443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,235.30x = 112,406,885,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,406,885,002.64/328,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,458.25

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