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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,942.70, 697,850.64 and 228,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,942.70, 697,850.64 and 228,455.10 is: 342,897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,942.70 : 697,850.64 = 228,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,942.70/697,850.64 = 228,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,942.70x = 697,850.64 × 228,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,942.70x = 159,427,537,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,427,537,746.26/464,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,897.17

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