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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,293.42, 552,331.89 and 228,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,293.42, 552,331.89 and 228,204.06 is: 314,879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,293.42 : 552,331.89 = 228,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,293.42/552,331.89 = 228,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,293.42x = 552,331.89 × 228,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,293.42x = 126,044,379,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,044,379,765.47/400,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,879.97

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