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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,687.01, 512,930.12 and 228,540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,687.01, 512,930.12 and 228,540.57 is: 315,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,687.01 : 512,930.12 = 228,540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,687.01/512,930.12 = 228,540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,687.01x = 512,930.12 × 228,540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,687.01x = 117,225,340,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,225,340,852.27/371,687.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,387.24

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