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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,441.40, 768,662.10 and 228,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,441.40, 768,662.10 and 228,131.40 is: 342,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,441.40 : 768,662.10 = 228,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,441.40/768,662.10 = 228,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,441.40x = 768,662.10 × 228,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,441.40x = 175,355,960,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,355,960,999.94/512,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,197.10

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