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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,921.10, 697,381.65 and 228,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,921.10, 697,381.65 and 228,725.10 is: 343,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,921.10 : 697,381.65 = 228,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,921.10/697,381.65 = 228,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,921.10x = 697,381.65 × 228,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,921.10x = 159,508,687,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,508,687,634.42/464,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,087.65

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