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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,150.62, 552,131.46 and 228,065.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,150.62, 552,131.46 and 228,065.31 is: 314,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,150.62 : 552,131.46 = 228,065.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,150.62/552,131.46 = 228,065.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,150.62x = 552,131.46 × 228,065.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,150.62x = 125,922,032,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922,032,585.65/400,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,686.59

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