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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,370.80, 609,847.80 and 228,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,370.80, 609,847.80 and 228,689.20 is: 343,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,370.80 : 609,847.80 = 228,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,370.80/609,847.80 = 228,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,370.80x = 609,847.80 × 228,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,370.80x = 139,465,605,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465,605,503.76/406,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,197.90

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