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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,105.96, 941,588.76 and 228,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,105.96, 941,588.76 and 228,464.20 is: 342,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,105.96 : 941,588.76 = 228,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,105.96/941,588.76 = 228,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,105.96x = 941,588.76 × 228,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,105.96x = 215,119,322,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,119,322,782.39/628,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,488.91

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