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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,086.60, 578,859.90 and 228,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,086.60, 578,859.90 and 228,233.80 is: 342,191.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,086.60 : 578,859.90 = 228,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,086.60/578,859.90 = 228,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,086.60x = 578,859.90 × 228,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,086.60x = 132,115,394,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,115,394,644.62/386,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,191.09

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