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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,466.40, 768,699.60 and 228,156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,466.40, 768,699.60 and 228,156.40 is: 342,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,466.40 : 768,699.60 = 228,156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,466.40/768,699.60 = 228,156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,466.40x = 768,699.60 × 228,156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,466.40x = 175,383,733,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,383,733,417.44/512,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,234.60

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