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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,048.19, 568,935.76 and 229,833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,048.19, 568,935.76 and 229,833.87 is: 344,063.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,048.19 : 568,935.76 = 229,833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,048.19/568,935.76 = 229,833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,048.19x = 568,935.76 × 229,833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,048.19x = 130,760,707,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,760,707,502.19/380,048.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,063.49

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