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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,232.02, 599,385.94 and 228,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,232.02, 599,385.94 and 228,934.56 is: 342,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,232.02 : 599,385.94 = 228,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,232.02/599,385.94 = 228,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,232.02x = 599,385.94 × 228,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,232.02x = 137,220,156,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,220,156,444.09/400,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,851.52

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