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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,407.37, 518,072.69 and 228,231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,407.37, 518,072.69 and 228,231.99 is: 314,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,407.37 : 518,072.69 = 228,231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,407.37/518,072.69 = 228,231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,407.37x = 518,072.69 × 228,231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,407.37x = 118,240,761,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,240,761,573.93/375,407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,966.54

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