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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,465.92, 741,823.25 and 228,414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,465.92, 741,823.25 and 228,414.67 is: 342,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,465.92 : 741,823.25 = 228,414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,465.92/741,823.25 = 228,414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,465.92x = 741,823.25 × 228,414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,465.92x = 169,443,309,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,443,309,850.45/494,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,679.45

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