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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,474.40, 768,711.60 and 228,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,474.40, 768,711.60 and 228,164.40 is: 342,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,474.40 : 768,711.60 = 228,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,474.40/768,711.60 = 228,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,474.40x = 768,711.60 × 228,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,474.40x = 175,392,620,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,392,620,987.04/512,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,246.60

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