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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,797.59, 503,429.18 and 228,837.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,797.59, 503,429.18 and 228,837.27 is: 315,800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,797.59 : 503,429.18 = 228,837.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,797.59/503,429.18 = 228,837.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,797.59x = 503,429.18 × 228,837.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,797.59x = 115,203,358,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,203,358,045.35/364,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,800.77

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