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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,356.56, 701,969.06 and 228,110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,356.56, 701,969.06 and 228,110.38 is: 341,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,356.56 : 701,969.06 = 228,110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,356.56/701,969.06 = 228,110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,356.56x = 701,969.06 × 228,110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,356.56x = 160,126,429,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,126,429,024.84/468,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,890.01

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