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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,441.17, 493,145.48 and 228,455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,441.17, 493,145.48 and 228,455.13 is: 315,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,441.17 : 493,145.48 = 228,455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,441.17/493,145.48 = 228,455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,441.17x = 493,145.48 × 228,455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,441.17x = 112,661,613,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,661,613,600.04/357,441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,189.25

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