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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,244.46, 464,856.75 and 228,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,244.46, 464,856.75 and 228,314.46 is: 314,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,244.46 : 464,856.75 = 228,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,244.46/464,856.75 = 228,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,244.46x = 464,856.75 × 228,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,244.46x = 106,133,517,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,133,517,853.61/337,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,707.97

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