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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,005.90, 501,008.85 and 228,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,005.90, 501,008.85 and 228,252.30 is: 342,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,005.90 : 501,008.85 = 228,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,005.90/501,008.85 = 228,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,005.90x = 501,008.85 × 228,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,005.90x = 114,356,422,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,356,422,332.86/334,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,378.45

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