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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,975.43, 481,463.44 and 228,187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,975.43, 481,463.44 and 228,187.42 is: 314,818.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,975.43 : 481,463.44 = 228,187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,975.43/481,463.44 = 228,187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,975.43x = 481,463.44 × 228,187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,975.43x = 109,863,900,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,863,900,197.93/348,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,818.44

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