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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,790.54, 492,629.25 and 229,687.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,790.54, 492,629.25 and 229,687.56 is: 317,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,790.54 : 492,629.25 = 229,687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,790.54/492,629.25 = 229,687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,790.54x = 492,629.25 × 229,687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,790.54x = 113,150,810,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,150,810,417.13/356,790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,135.12

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