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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,922.10, 697,383.15 and 228,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,922.10, 697,383.15 and 228,726.10 is: 343,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,922.10 : 697,383.15 = 228,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,922.10/697,383.15 = 228,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,922.10x = 697,383.15 × 228,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,922.10x = 159,509,728,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,509,728,105.22/464,922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,089.15

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