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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,416.20, 503,128.50 and 228,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,416.20, 503,128.50 and 228,636.44 is: 315,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,416.20 : 503,128.50 = 228,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,416.20/503,128.50 = 228,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,416.20x = 503,128.50 × 228,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,416.20x = 115,033,509,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,033,509,102.54/364,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,665.19

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