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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,047.19, 568,934.27 and 229,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,047.19, 568,934.27 and 229,832.87 is: 344,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,047.19 : 568,934.27 = 229,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,047.19/568,934.27 = 229,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,047.19x = 568,934.27 × 229,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,047.19x = 130,759,794,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,759,794,966.29/380,047.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,062.00

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