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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,973.43, 481,460.68 and 228,185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,973.43, 481,460.68 and 228,185.42 is: 314,815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,973.43 : 481,460.68 = 228,185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,973.43/481,460.68 = 228,185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,973.43x = 481,460.68 × 228,185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,973.43x = 109,862,304,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,862,304,501.52/348,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,815.68

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