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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,252.12, 697,943.52 and 228,604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,252.12, 697,943.52 and 228,604.14 is: 342,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,252.12 : 697,943.52 = 228,604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,252.12/697,943.52 = 228,604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,252.12x = 697,943.52 × 228,604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,252.12x = 159,552,778,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552,778,158.17/465,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,938.32

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