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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,082.43, 568,987.82 and 229,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,082.43, 568,987.82 and 229,868.34 is: 344,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,082.43 : 568,987.82 = 229,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,082.43/568,987.82 = 229,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,082.43x = 568,987.82 × 229,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,082.43x = 130,792,285,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,792,285,663.62/380,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,115.58

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