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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,988.43, 481,481.34 and 228,200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,988.43, 481,481.34 and 228,200.42 is: 314,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,988.43 : 481,481.34 = 228,200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,988.43/481,481.34 = 228,200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,988.43x = 481,481.34 × 228,200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,988.43x = 109,874,241,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,874,241,602.76/348,988.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,836.35

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