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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,761.90, 503,358.30 and 228,869.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,761.90, 503,358.30 and 228,869.01 is: 315,831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,761.90 : 503,358.30 = 228,869.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,761.90/503,358.30 = 228,869.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,761.90x = 503,358.30 × 228,869.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,761.90x = 115,203,115,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,203,115,796.28/364,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,831.00

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