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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,078.60, 578,847.90 and 228,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,078.60, 578,847.90 and 228,225.80 is: 342,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,078.60 : 578,847.90 = 228,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,078.60/578,847.90 = 228,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,078.60x = 578,847.90 × 228,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,078.60x = 132,108,025,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,108,025,055.82/386,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,179.09

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