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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,433.21, 570,396.58 and 228,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,433.21, 570,396.58 and 228,287.72 is: 342,279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,433.21 : 570,396.58 = 228,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,433.21/570,396.58 = 228,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,433.21x = 570,396.58 × 228,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,433.21x = 130,214,533,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,214,533,674.91/380,433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,279.62

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