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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,544.79, 493,007.47 and 228,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,544.79, 493,007.47 and 228,313.34 is: 314,814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,544.79 : 493,007.47 = 228,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,544.79/493,007.47 = 228,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,544.79x = 493,007.47 × 228,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,544.79x = 112,560,182,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,560,182,120.65/357,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,814.21

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