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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,325.46, 505,775.97 and 228,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,325.46, 505,775.97 and 228,714.11 is: 315,779.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,325.46 : 505,775.97 = 228,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,325.46/505,775.97 = 228,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,325.46x = 505,775.97 × 228,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,325.46x = 115,678,098,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,678,098,309.06/366,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,779.58

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