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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,777.32, 550,277.22 and 228,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,777.32, 550,277.22 and 228,995.56 is: 315,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,777.32 : 550,277.22 = 228,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,777.32/550,277.22 = 228,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,777.32x = 550,277.22 × 228,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,777.32x = 126,011,040,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,011,040,149.14/398,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,993.50

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