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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,215.16, 464,816.40 and 228,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,215.16, 464,816.40 and 228,285.16 is: 314,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,215.16 : 464,816.40 = 228,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,215.16/464,816.40 = 228,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,215.16x = 464,816.40 × 228,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,215.16x = 106,110,686,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,110,686,244.62/337,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,667.60

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