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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,853.58, 572,837.48 and 228,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,853.58, 572,837.48 and 228,408.46 is: 341,751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,853.58 : 572,837.48 = 228,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,853.58/572,837.48 = 228,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,853.58x = 572,837.48 × 228,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,853.58x = 130,840,926,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,840,926,637.08/382,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,751.87

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