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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,835.20, 697,713.60 and 228,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,835.20, 697,713.60 and 228,444.80 is: 342,893.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,835.20 : 697,713.60 = 228,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,835.20/697,713.60 = 228,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,835.20x = 697,713.60 × 228,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,835.20x = 159,389,043,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,389,043,809.28/464,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,893.66

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