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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,261.60, 623,583.60 and 228,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,261.60, 623,583.60 and 228,407.20 is: 342,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,261.60 : 623,583.60 = 228,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,261.60/623,583.60 = 228,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,261.60x = 623,583.60 × 228,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,261.60x = 142,430,984,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,430,984,041.92/415,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,990.98

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