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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,984.86, 481,476.44 and 228,196.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,984.86, 481,476.44 and 228,196.85 is: 314,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,984.86 : 481,476.44 = 228,196.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,984.86/481,476.44 = 228,196.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,984.86x = 481,476.44 × 228,196.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,984.86x = 109,871,403,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,871,403,408.85/348,984.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,831.44

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