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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,665.96, 503,225.76 and 228,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,665.96, 503,225.76 and 228,773.04 is: 315,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,665.96 : 503,225.76 = 228,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,665.96/503,225.76 = 228,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,665.96x = 503,225.76 × 228,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,665.96x = 115,124,486,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124,486,921.51/364,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,698.47

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