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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,976.60, 509,964.90 and 228,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,976.60, 509,964.90 and 228,002.20 is: 342,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,976.60 : 509,964.90 = 228,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,976.60/509,964.90 = 228,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,976.60x = 509,964.90 × 228,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,976.60x = 116,273,119,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,273,119,122.78/339,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,003.30

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