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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,453.40, 768,680.10 and 228,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,453.40, 768,680.10 and 228,143.40 is: 342,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,453.40 : 768,680.10 = 228,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,453.40/768,680.10 = 228,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,453.40x = 768,680.10 × 228,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,453.40x = 175,369,291,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,369,291,526.34/512,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,215.10

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