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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,983.36, 481,474.37 and 228,195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,983.36, 481,474.37 and 228,195.35 is: 314,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,983.36 : 481,474.37 = 228,195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,983.36/481,474.37 = 228,195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,983.36x = 481,474.37 × 228,195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,983.36x = 109,870,208,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,870,208,829.83/348,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,829.37

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