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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,036.35, 513,503.17 and 228,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,036.35, 513,503.17 and 228,713.36 is: 315,681.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,036.35 : 513,503.17 = 228,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,036.35/513,503.17 = 228,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,036.35x = 513,503.17 × 228,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,036.35x = 117,445,035,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,445,035,381.35/372,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,681.61

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