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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,948.96, 473,433.66 and 228,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,948.96, 473,433.66 and 228,418.20 is: 315,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,948.96 : 473,433.66 = 228,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,948.96/473,433.66 = 228,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,948.96x = 473,433.66 × 228,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,948.96x = 108,140,864,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,140,864,436.61/342,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,326.41

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