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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,798.59, 503,430.56 and 228,838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,798.59, 503,430.56 and 228,838.27 is: 315,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,798.59 : 503,430.56 = 228,838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,798.59/503,430.56 = 228,838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,798.59x = 503,430.56 × 228,838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,798.59x = 115,204,178,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,204,178,415.53/364,798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,802.15

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