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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,421.70, 503,136.09 and 228,641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,421.70, 503,136.09 and 228,641.94 is: 315,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,421.70 : 503,136.09 = 228,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,421.70/503,136.09 = 228,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,421.70x = 503,136.09 × 228,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,421.70x = 115,038,011,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,038,011,701.62/364,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,672.78

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