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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,028.56, 568,907.01 and 229,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,028.56, 568,907.01 and 229,814.46 is: 344,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,028.56 : 568,907.01 = 229,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,028.56/568,907.01 = 229,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,028.56x = 568,907.01 × 229,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,028.56x = 130,743,057,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,743,057,293.37/380,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,034.82

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