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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,690.52, 512,934.94 and 228,544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,690.52, 512,934.94 and 228,544.08 is: 315,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,690.52 : 512,934.94 = 228,544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,690.52/512,934.94 = 228,544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,690.52x = 512,934.94 × 228,544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,690.52x = 117,228,243,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,228,243,962.16/371,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,392.07

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