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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,061.18, 568,955.88 and 229,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,061.18, 568,955.88 and 229,847.09 is: 344,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,061.18 : 568,955.88 = 229,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,061.18/568,955.88 = 229,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,061.18x = 568,955.88 × 229,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,061.18x = 130,772,850,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,772,850,511.61/380,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,083.68

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