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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,977.35, 481,466.10 and 228,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,977.35, 481,466.10 and 228,189.34 is: 314,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,977.35 : 481,466.10 = 228,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,977.35/481,466.10 = 228,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,977.35x = 481,466.10 × 228,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,977.35x = 109,865,429,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,865,429,698.89/348,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,821.09

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