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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,368.22, 505,834.88 and 228,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,368.22, 505,834.88 and 228,756.68 is: 315,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,368.22 : 505,834.88 = 228,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,368.22/505,834.88 = 228,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,368.22x = 505,834.88 × 228,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,368.22x = 115,713,104,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,713,104,104.04/366,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,838.27

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