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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,497.38, 943,124.32 and 229,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,497.38, 943,124.32 and 229,172.24 is: 343,896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,497.38 : 943,124.32 = 229,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,497.38/943,124.32 = 229,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,497.38x = 943,124.32 × 229,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,497.38x = 216,137,913,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,137,913,012.88/628,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,896.28

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