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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,974.43, 481,462.06 and 228,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,974.43, 481,462.06 and 228,186.42 is: 314,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,974.43 : 481,462.06 = 228,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,974.43/481,462.06 = 228,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,974.43x = 481,462.06 × 228,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,974.43x = 109,863,103,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,863,103,837.23/348,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,817.06

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