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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,252.47, 502,985.64 and 228,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,252.47, 502,985.64 and 228,519.75 is: 315,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,252.47 : 502,985.64 = 228,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,252.47/502,985.64 = 228,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,252.47x = 502,985.64 × 228,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,252.47x = 114,942,152,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,942,152,706.39/364,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,556.28

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