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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,001.40, 501,002.10 and 228,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,001.40, 501,002.10 and 228,247.80 is: 342,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,001.40 : 501,002.10 = 228,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,001.40/501,002.10 = 228,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,001.40x = 501,002.10 × 228,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,001.40x = 114,352,627,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,352,627,120.38/334,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,371.70

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