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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,289, 504,063.45 and 229,279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,289, 504,063.45 and 229,279.47 is: 316,383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,289 : 504,063.45 = 229,279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,289/504,063.45 = 229,279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,289x = 504,063.45 × 229,279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,289x = 115,571,400,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,571,400,662.37/365,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,383.47

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