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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,777.12, 453,712.62 and 228,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,777.12, 453,712.62 and 228,233.44 is: 314,962.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,777.12 : 453,712.62 = 228,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,777.12/453,712.62 = 228,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,777.12x = 453,712.62 × 228,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,777.12x = 103,552,392,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552,392,034.01/328,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,962.28

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