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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,501.40, 768,752.10 and 228,191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,501.40, 768,752.10 and 228,191.40 is: 342,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,501.40 : 768,752.10 = 228,191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,501.40/768,752.10 = 228,191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,501.40x = 768,752.10 × 228,191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,501.40x = 175,422,617,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,422,617,951.94/512,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,287.10

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