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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,867.38, 982,464.55 and 228,409.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654,867.38, 982,464.55 and 228,409.33 is: 342,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,867.38 : 982,464.55 = 228,409.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,867.38/982,464.55 = 228,409.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,867.38x = 982,464.55 × 228,409.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,867.38x = 224,404,072,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,404,072,355.93/654,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,671.02

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