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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,231.89, 552,333.17 and 228,146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,231.89, 552,333.17 and 228,146.79 is: 314,850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,231.89 : 552,333.17 = 228,146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,231.89/552,333.17 = 228,146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,231.89x = 552,333.17 × 228,146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,231.89x = 126,013,038,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,013,038,605.29/400,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,850.07

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