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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,369.36, 698,204.52 and 228,545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,369.36, 698,204.52 and 228,545.97 is: 342,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,369.36 : 698,204.52 = 228,545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,369.36/698,204.52 = 228,545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,369.36x = 698,204.52 × 228,545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,369.36x = 159,571,829,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,571,829,281.78/465,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,892.86

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