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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,812.62, 503,449.88 and 228,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,812.62, 503,449.88 and 228,852.29 is: 315,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,812.62 : 503,449.88 = 228,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,812.62/503,449.88 = 228,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,812.62x = 503,449.88 × 228,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,812.62x = 115,215,654,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,215,654,276.71/364,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,821.46

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