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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,835.80, 503,481.57 and 228,875.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,835.80, 503,481.57 and 228,875.47 is: 315,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,835.80 : 503,481.57 = 228,875.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,835.80/503,481.57 = 228,875.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,835.80x = 503,481.57 × 228,875.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,835.80x = 115,234,582,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,234,582,972.61/364,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,853.28

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