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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,010.80, 594,016.20 and 228,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,010.80, 594,016.20 and 228,049.20 is: 342,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,010.80 : 594,016.20 = 228,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,010.80/594,016.20 = 228,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,010.80x = 594,016.20 × 228,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,010.80x = 135,464,919,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,464,919,197.04/396,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,073.80

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