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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,205.60, 579,308.40 and 228,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,205.60, 579,308.40 and 228,352.80 is: 342,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,205.60 : 579,308.40 = 228,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,205.60/579,308.40 = 228,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,205.60x = 579,308.40 × 228,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,205.60x = 132,286,695,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286,695,203.52/386,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,529.20

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